Phenom 300 Avionics: AFCS, Flight Instruments, Pitot Static, Flight Envelope Protection

Question 1

What pilot actions disengage the autopilot? (4)

Answer 1

• AP Button
• Quick Disconnect Button
• Manual Trim Activation
• TO/GA Button (with software system version 3305.00 and later, depressing the TO/GA Button does not disengage the autopilot).

Question 2

What items are disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and held? (4)

Answer 2

• Autopilot
• Yaw Damper
• Trim
• Stick Pusher

Question 3

What items remain disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and released? (2)

Answer 3

• Autopilot
• Yaw Damper

Question 4

Describe the function of the Ventral Rudder under the following conditions:

Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS:
Above 60 KIAS, YD Off:
YD engaged:

Answer 4

Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS: Centered
Above 60 KIAS, YD Off: YD mode
YD engaged: Streamlining mode

Question 5

What actions occur when the TO/GA button is pressed? (5)

Answer 5

• Autopilot is disengaged (Airplanes prior to system version 3305.00).
• AFCS Lateral and Vertical modes activated:
  - ROL/TO Weight on Wheels
  - ROL/GA Weight off Wheels
• Navigation leg sequencing past runway fix activated
• Navigation source changed to GPS/FMS
• For airplanes with system version 3305.00 and on, the Airspeed Reference Bug is synchronized to V AC. When the airspeed reaches V AC the FD commands pitch to maintain VAC .

Question 6

How is climb or descent rate controlled in FLC mode?

Answer 6

Using the thrust levers

Question 7

In which vertical modes will the AFCS not capture a selected lower altitude? (2)

Answer 7

• GS
• GP

Question 8

Does GP capture if the CDI is not centered?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Describe the lateral function of ROL mode.

Answer 9

Activated at bank angle:

6° or below: Commands wings level
Between 6° and 30°: Commands present bank angle
30° or above: Commands 30° bank angle

Question 10

Describe the vertical function of TO (Weight on Wheels)

Answer 10

Flaps 1: Constant 10.5° pitch attitude
Flaps 2: Constant 8° pitch attitude

Question 11

Describe the vertical function of GA (Weight off Wheels)

Answer 11

• Flaps 0,1,2,3: Constant 8° pitch attitude
• Flaps FULL: Constant 6° pitch attitude
• For airplanes with system version 3305.00 and on, the Airspeed Reference Bug is synchronized to V AC. When the airspeed reaches V AC the FD commands pitch to maintain VAC .

Question 12

Is Low Bank mode available in both HDG and NAV (FMS/VOR/LOC)?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

What criteria must be met for Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) to be armed?

Answer 13

• Airplane Pressure Altitude > 25,000 FT
• Autopilot Engaged

Question 14

What criteria must be met for Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) to activate?

Answer 14

CAB ALTITUDE HI (CAS) is displayed

Question 15

What actions are automatically accomplished by Emergency Descent Mode (EDM)? (7)

Answer 15

• EDM annunciation (both PFDs – upper left side of ADI)
• Selected Altitude set to 15,000
• Heading Bug set to 90° left of current heading
• Transponder Code set 7700
• Airspeed Reference set to 250 KIAS/MMO
• FLC mode activated
• HDG mode activated