Oral Bank - AUTO FLIGHT & FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS Flashcards
The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?
HDG SEL
How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is ALT, V/S or G/S?
Push the SPD button
How do you re-engage the auto throttles when the pitch mode is VNAV or FLCH SPD?
Cycle the A/T ARM switch to OFF and back to ARM
How can manually you select climb thrust after T/O or a go-around?
Push the THR switch
What function is reflect if the THR switch light remains extinguished or is illuminated?
EXTINGUISHED: Thrust limit function
ILLUMINATED: A/T mode function
How can you de-select the approach mode AFTER localiser and glide-slope captured? (2)
Select TO/GA or Disengage autopilot and position both F/D switches off
Can the glide slope be captured prior to Localiser intercept?
No
What does the amber horizontal line displayed through the affected ACTIVE pitch or roll mode indicate?
A flight mode fault is detected
Will the auto throttles engage if TO/GA is not selected prior to 50kts airspeed during the T/O?
No (auto throttles will auto engage above 400ft when VNAV captures)
When will VNAV activate during T/O?
400ft above runway elevation
Which pitch mode does not provide A/T speed protection with the A/T and A/P engaged?
V/S
When is TO/GA mode terminated after T/O?
By selecting any other pitch and roll mode, or by activation of LNAV/VNAV modes?
How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when armed and prior to capture?
Push the mode switch a second time
Inflight, when is TO/GO armed?
Flaps out of up OR glideslope captured
For Autoland, what controls are used by the AFDS to steer the airplane on the LOC centreline after touchdown?
Rudder and nose wheel steering