Various Questions Flashcards
“ARM” (PUSH) means
arming a mode which will capture and track later on
“ENGAGE” (PUSH) means
a system/mode will be changed or activated
“ON/OFF” (PUSH) means
change the status of a system
“SELECT” (PUSH & TURN) means
change of value including mode change
“SET” (turn) means
change of value without mode change
simplified closed loop
applicable in normal operation with AP ON
extended closed loop
applicable with :
- AP OFF
- all configuration changes
- all low visibility and monitored approaches
- at captain discretion
Vital Items Closed Loop
Must be applied whenever modifying in flight the status of critical equipment such as :
- engine and propeller controls ( PCL, condition lever)
- fire and smoke protection equipment
- guarded switches and safety handles
Extended Closed Loop
PF gives an order
PNF executes and report
PF checks and confirms
PF : 150 kts flaps 15°
PNF : executes and reports : “flaps 15°”
PF checks and confirms “CHECKED”
Simplified Closed Loop
PF executes and advises, PNF Checks and confirms
PF selects vertical speed, ROD 1000fpm, checks and advises ; PNF Checks ans confirms “CHECKED”.
Vital Closed Loop
PNF Positions hand on the system control and asks for confirmation
PF checks hand position and confirms
PNF executes action
Deviation observed by PNF
PNF : “Check” … (Speed, Bank Angle, Alt, Heading, Vertical Speed, Course, Power, Loc, Glide Slope)
PF : “Correcting”… (item above)
Deviation observed by PF
“Correcting” … (Speed, Bank Angle, Alt, Heading, Vertical Speed, Course, Power, Loc, Glide Slope)
PNF : “Checked”
Use of FD Without AP
The PF :
Shall Order any FD Modes
Shall check the FGW to show the appropriate modes
Shall call out the active modes
Use of FD without AP
The PNF :
Shall engage requested FD modes
Shall check the appropriate modes
