PFD Indications (airspeed)

Question 0

Green ‘F’ symbol indicates:

• Acceleration ?
• Deceleration ?

Answer 0

• Acceleration - min slat retraction speed flaps 2 or 3 to select flaps 1.
• Deceleration - minimum maneuvering speed flap 2 or 3.

Question 1

The green “S” symbol means what during:

• Acceleration ?
• Deceleration ?

Answer 1

• Acceleration - min slat retraction speed flaps 1.
• Deceleration - min maneuvering speed flaps 1.

Question 2

On the speed tape, the AMBER “=” indicates what? (For flaps)

Answer 2

Maximum speed for the next flap lever position.

Question 3

Green Dot Speed in the clean configuration means?

Answer 3

L/D MAX and minimum Va.

Question 4

During Approach mode, How is the managed speed derived? (magenta triangle)

Answer 4

Approach airspeed computed by the FAC’s after considering Vapp and GS MINI.

Question 5

What does “LVR CLB” flashing mean on the FMA?

Answer 5

Thrust levers are not in climb decent, two engines, above thrust reduction altitude.

Question 6

What does “LVR MCT” flashing mean on the FMA?

Answer 6

Thrust is not set in MCT during single engine takeoff or go around, above green dot, clean config.

Question 7

What is the dashed line on the ND?

Answer 7

Required distance to land, present position.

Only displayed in decent or approach phase in heading or track.