Oral Bank - AUTO FLIGHT & FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Question 1

The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?

Answer 1

HDG SEL

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Push the SPD button

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Push the THR switch

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Can the glide slope be captured prior to Localiser intercept?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

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

Answer 8

A flight mode fault is detected

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

When will VNAV activate during T/O?

Answer 10

400ft above runway elevation

Question 11

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

Answer 11

V/S

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Push the mode switch a second time

Question 14

Inflight, when is TO/GO armed?

Answer 14

Flaps out of up OR glideslope captured

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Rudder and nose wheel steering

Question 16

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

Answer 16

THR

Question 17

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

Answer 17

THR REF at full go around thrust

Question 18

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

Answer 18

65kts

Question 19

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

Answer 19

2,000ft / min

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Below 1,500’ RA

Question 21

When will the FLARE mode activate during auto land?

Answer 21

50’ RA

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

A conflict between the VNAV profile and the MCP altitude

Question 24

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

Answer 24

less than 120 degrees

Question 25

During autoland, what action normally disconnects the auto throttles?

Answer 25

A reverse thrust lever is raised to idle

Question 26

When does the ROLLOUT mode activate?

Answer 26

Below 5’

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Green box around the mode for 10 seconds

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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?

Answer 29

600’ AGL

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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