Auto Flight

Question 1

The flight director is automatically displayed on the PFDs when:

Answer 1

TOGA pressed; Any lateral or vertical mode selected; AP engaged; Wind shear present

Question 2

The normal method of disengaging the autopilot is by _____.

Answer 2

Pressing AP/TRIP DISC button on yoke

Question 3

If the autopilot is on, can the yaw damper be deactivated?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

______ indicates an FMS commanded engaged mode on the FMA.

Answer 4

Magenta

Question 5

______ indicates a non-FMS commanded engaged mode on the FMA.

Answer 5

Green

Question 6

What modes are Speed on Elevator (SPDE)?

Answer 6

FLCH (Pink and Green), OVSP

Question 7

The changeover point of the selected speed displayed on top of the airspeed tape from IAS to Mach occurs at approximately ______ feet.

Answer 7

29000

Question 8

The requirements to engage APPR 2 are:

Answer 8

Minimums set to RA; RA between 800 feet and 1500 feet; Both NAV frequencies set to correct LOC; both PFD’s set to correct inbound course; minimums on both PFD’s valid; slat/flaps set to 5

Question 9

What are the ways to disengage the autothrottle?

Answer 9

Press either A/T disc button on the thrust levers or AT on the FGP

Question 10

What modes use SPDT (Speed on Thrust)?

Answer 10

FPA, VS, GS, PTH, GP, ALT, ASEL

Question 11

The Heading Select mode provides lateral guidance through the use of which control?

Answer 11

HDG knob

Question 12

What has to occur to get the Altitude Hold mode to change to the Glide Slope or VNAV Glide Path mode?

Answer 12

APP must be armed

Question 13

GA mode does not transition to ASEL/ALT modes if the selected altitude is within a ______ ft window from the altitude of the TOGA activation.

Answer 13

400 foot

Question 14

WSHR activates when:

Answer 14

Windshear warning or caution received and either TOGA button pressed; Windshear warning is detected and TL is set to TOGA; Windshear warning is detected and aircraft is in TO or GA mode

Question 15

Will the autopilot remain engaged in the event of an engine failure?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

When climbing using VNAV, the default sub-mode will always be FLCH. T/F

Answer 16

“True”

Question 17

VNAV approach temperature compensation (TEMP COMP) adjusts the FMS waypoint altitude constraints for non-standard temperatures for:

Answer 17

Approach; approach transitions; missed approach

Question 18

What is the function of the red AP/TRIM DISC button on the yoke?

Answer 18

AP disconnect; stops any active trim command while button is pushed and held

Question 19

What are the basic lateral and vertical modes?

Answer 19

ROLL and FPA