Systems - Autoflight

Question 1

How is flight path director guidance displayed on the PFD in the TRK-FPA mode? (FM: 8.40.10.4)

Answer 1

By a single guidance bar which combines the commands for pitch and bank angle.

Question 2

The only valid indication of the status of the autoflight system is/are the
(FM: 8.40.10.4)

Answer 2

FMAs on the top of the PFD.

Question 3

When can both autopilots 1 and 2 be engaged? (FM: 8.40.10.2)

Answer 3

When LOC and GS are armed or engaged.

Question 4

Pushing the HDG knob will arm which lateral mode? (FM: 8.40.20.2)

Answer 4

NAV.

Question 5

Soft altitude is available in which FMGC phase of flight? (FM: 8.40.10.3)

Answer 5

CRZ.

Question 6

Which vertical mode meets FMGC altitude constraints? (FM: 8.40.10.10)

Answer 6

CLB.

Question 7

What happens to the vertical mode if a new altitude is selected on the FCU when ALT* is displayed? (FM: 8.40.10.8)

Answer 7

Current V/S engages.

Question 8

What is the managed speed when EXP CLB is selected? (FM: 8.40.10.9)

Answer 8

GRN DOT.

Question 9

The engaged vertical and lateral modes of the FMA are displayed in what color? (FM: 8.40.10.4)

Answer 9

Green.

Question 10

Engagement of the CLB mode requires which engaged lateral mode?
(FM: 8.40.10.10)

Answer 10

NAV.

Question 11

How is RWY TRK armed for takeoff? (FM: 8.40.10.11)

Answer 11

Select a heading in the FCU.