SV - Navigation/Autoflight

Question 1

In the roll mode, VOR/LOC (engaged) commands _______.

Answer 1

AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing

Question 2

For a successful dual autopilot approach, tune the second VHF NAV receiver to the ILS frequency and engage the second A/P in CMD prior to _______.

Answer 2

800 feet RA

Question 3

Without FLARE armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.

Answer 3

Both A/Ps automatically disengage

Question 4

A single channel autopilot approach _________.

Answer 4

Does not provide an A/P go-around

Question 5

During an autopilot go-around, the first push of either TO/GA switch commands the thrust to advance
towards the reduced go-around N1 to producing 1000 to 2000 fpm rate of climb. The second push of either
TO/GA switch after A/T reaches reduced go-around thrust ______________.

Answer 5

commands the A/T to advance to the full go-around N1 limit

Question 6

AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands that will prevent exceeding the following limit speeds:

Answer 6

Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

Question 7

A flashing “A” in the IAS/MACH Display represents _______.

Answer 7

an underspeed

Question 8

Pushing the N1 switch with the N1 light illuminated on the Mode Control Panel _______.

Answer 8

Deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light

Question 9

If the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar is pulled down, it _______.

Answer 9

disengages both A/Ps

Question 10

The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.

Answer 10

only with the autopilot engaged

Question 11

An annunciation of “- - - “ on the Thrust Mode Display would indicate ________.

Answer 11

the FMC is not computing thrust limit

Question 12

An illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication indicates:

Answer 12

The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.

Question 13

CDU’s and autothrottles are controlled by the _____ FMC with the FMC Source Select Switch in the NORMAL position.

Answer 13

left

Question 14

Placing the FMC Source Select Switch to BOTH ON R selects the______ for all FMC operations. The ______ map will annunciate _______.

Answer 14

right FMC; Left; “FMC R”

Question 15

Do not engage autopilot below _____ on takeoff or missed approach:

Answer 15

400 feet AGL

Question 16

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change origin, destination, or route.

Answer 16

RTE

Question 17

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change departure and arrival procedures.

Answer 17

DEP ARR

Question 18

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to evaluate or modify lateral and vertical route data.

Answer 18

LEGS

Question 19

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to view dynamic flight and navigation data, including waypoint and destination ETAs, fuel remaining, and arrival estimates.

Answer 19

PROG

Question 20

The ______ key on the CDU confirms data modification(s) to active status, and extinguishes the light.

Answer 20

EXEC

Question 21

When active data is modified but not executed, the ________ is illuminated white.

Answer 21

execute light

Question 22

The aircraft’s sole source of attitude and heading information are the ______ , except for the standby
attitude indicator and standby magnetic compass.

Answer 22

IRSs

Question 23

The IRS has begun the alignment process when the ______ light extinguishes and the ______ light
illuminates.

Answer 23

ON DC; ALIGN

Question 24

The navigation mode (including present position and ground speed outputs) is ________________ if IRS
alignment is lost in flight.

Answer 24

inoperative for the remainder of the flight

Question 25

Backup power to the _____ IRS is automatically terminated if ___ power is not restored within 5 minutes.

Answer 25

right; AC

Question 26

Selecting the TK/GS position of the display selector on the IRS Display Unit displays present true track course
in the left window and ___________ in the right window.

Answer 26

present ground speed

Question 27

The aircraft must be ________ when placing the IRS mode selector to ALIGN for initial alignment.

Answer 27

stationary

Question 28

After selecting the IRS mode selector to _________, the IRS provides attitude and heading only.

Answer 28

ATT

Question 29

If an ALIGN Light on the Aft Overhead Panel flashes, it indicates that alignment cannot be completed due to
IRS detection of __________.

Answer 29

a significant difference between previous and entered positions or an unreasonable present position entry

no present position being entered

Question 30

When the _______ light illuminates, a system fault affecting the related IRS ATT and/or NAV modes has been detected.

Answer 30

FAULT

Question 31

When the _______ light illuminates the DC power for the respective IRS is not normal.

Answer 31

DC FAIL

Question 32

An amber illuminated GPS light indicates ______________.

Answer 32

failure of both GPS sensor units

Question 33

A displayed magenta color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 33

heavy turbulence

Question 34

A displayed red color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 34

strong returns, areas of heaviest rainfall

Question 35

A displayed yellow color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 35

medium returns, moderate rainfall

Question 36

A displayed green color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 36

light returns, light rainfall

Question 37

If you push the WX/T (turbulence) switch on the weather radar, this display __________.

Answer 37

weather radar returns and turbulence

Question 38

If you push the TEST switch on the weather radar, __________.

Answer 38

Tests weather radar system operation without transmitting

if on the ground with and the thrusts levers are not advanced for takeoff, tests the predictive windshear
system