Oral Bank - AUTO FLIGHT & FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS Flashcards

1
Q

The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?

A

HDG SEL

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2
Q

How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is ALT, V/S or G/S?

A

Push the SPD button

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3
Q

How do you re-engage the auto throttles when the pitch mode is VNAV or FLCH SPD?

A

Cycle the A/T ARM switch to OFF and back to ARM

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4
Q

How can manually you select climb thrust after T/O or a go-around?

A

Push the THR switch

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5
Q

What function is reflect if the THR switch light remains extinguished or is illuminated?

A

EXTINGUISHED: Thrust limit function
ILLUMINATED: A/T mode function

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6
Q

How can you de-select the approach mode AFTER localiser and glide-slope captured? (2)

A

Select TO/GA or Disengage autopilot and position both F/D switches off

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7
Q

Can the glide slope be captured prior to Localiser intercept?

A

No

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8
Q

What does the amber horizontal line displayed through the affected ACTIVE pitch or roll mode indicate?

A

A flight mode fault is detected

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9
Q

Will the auto throttles engage if TO/GA is not selected prior to 50kts airspeed during the T/O?

A

No (auto throttles will auto engage above 400ft when VNAV captures)

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10
Q

When will VNAV activate during T/O?

A

400ft above runway elevation

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11
Q

Which pitch mode does not provide A/T speed protection with the A/T and A/P engaged?

A

V/S

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12
Q

When is TO/GA mode terminated after T/O?

A

By selecting any other pitch and roll mode, or by activation of LNAV/VNAV modes?

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13
Q

How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when armed and prior to capture?

A

Push the mode switch a second time

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14
Q

Inflight, when is TO/GO armed?

A

Flaps out of up OR glideslope captured

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15
Q

For Autoland, what controls are used by the AFDS to steer the airplane on the LOC centreline after touchdown?

A

Rudder and nose wheel steering

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16
Q

On approach, with first push of TO/GA what active A/T mode would the FMA display with the A/T armed

A

THR

17
Q

What auto throttle mode is activated with the second push of the TO/GA switch?

A

THR REF at full go around thrust

18
Q

When does the A/T annunciation change to HOLD during T/O

A

65kts

19
Q

What climb rate is achieved during a go-around with one push of the TO/GA switch?

A

2,000ft / min

20
Q

With the APP switch selected, what altitude will the electrical busses isolate allowing multiple autopilot engagement for Autoland operations?

A

Below 1,500’ RA

21
Q

When will the FLARE mode activate during auto land?

A

50’ RA

22
Q

What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when TO/GA is selected in a wind sheer recovery?

A

15 degrees pitch-up or slightly below the pitch limit, which ever is lower

23
Q

Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode?

A

A conflict between the VNAV profile and the MCP altitude

24
Q

What is the max intercept angle that the LOC will capture the APP or LOC mode armed?

A

less than 120 degrees

25
Q

During autoland, what action normally disconnects the auto throttles?

A

A reverse thrust lever is raised to idle

26
Q

When does the ROLLOUT mode activate?

A

Below 5’

27
Q

How are the autothrottle, roll or pitch mode changes emphasised on the FMA?

A

Green box around the mode for 10 seconds

28
Q

On the 747-8, how would you deactivate LOC or FAC mode once they have been captured? (3)

A
  • Selecting a roll mode other than LNAV
  • Pushing TOGO
  • Disengaging the A/P and positioning both F/D switches to OFF
29
Q

On the 744, LCF, -8, NO AUTOLAND displays on the PFD if a multichannel approach (MCA) is selected by MCA engage status (LAND 2/3) has not been annunciated by _________ft?

A

600’ AGL

30
Q

On the 747-8, what does the FAC (armed) as a Roll Mode FMA indicate?

A

APP switch selected and AFDS is set for conduct of an IAN (Integrated Approach Navigation) procedure