The flight director is automatically displayed on the PFDs when:
- The TOGA button is pressed
- Any vertical or lateral mode is selected
- The AP is engaged and Windshear is detected
The normal method of disengaging the autopilot is by _____.
Pressing the AP/TRIM DISC button on the control wheel.
If the autopilot is on, can the yaw damper be deactivated?
Yes
______ indicates an FMS command engaged mode on the FMA.
Magenta
_____ indicates a non-FMS command engaged mode on the FMA.
Green
What vertical modes are related to Speed on Elevator (SPDE)?
- Flight level change (FLCH)
- Overspeed (OVSP)
- VNAV flight level change (FLCH magenta)
The changeover point of the selected speed displayed on top of the airspeed tape from IAS to Mach occurs at approximately ______ feet.
29,000’
The requirements to engage APPR 2 are:
- Both RA/BARO selectors knobs set to RA
- Radio altitude between 800’ and 1500’
- Minimums displayed on both PFDs are valid
- NAV 1 and NAV 2 set to correct LOC in MCDU
- Both PFDs set to correct LOC IB course (V/L or PREVIEW)
- SLAT/FLAP 5
What are the ways to disengage the autothrottle?
- Pressing either A/T DISC button on the thrust levers.
2. Pressing the AT button on the Guidance Panel.
What FD vertical modes are related to Speed on Thrust (SPDT)?
- Flight path angle (FPA)
- Vertical speed (VS)
- Glideslope (GS)
- VNAV path (PTH)
- VGP (GP)
- Altitude hold (ALT)
- Altitude select (ASEL)
The Heading Select mode provides lateral guidance through the use of which control?
HDG knob
In Takeoff mode, what is the minimum and maximum limits for pitch?
Minimum 8º, maximum 18º
What has to occur regarding ALT SEL selection to get the Altitude Hold mode to change to the Glide Slope or VNAV Glide Path mode?
Nothing.
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.
400’
WSHR activates when:
- Windshear warning or caution condition is detected and TOGA button is pressed.
- Windshear Warning condition is detected and thrust lever is set to TOGA position.
- Automatically when windshear warning condition is detected and the FD mode is in TO
or GA.
Will the autopilot remain engaged in the event of an engine failure?
Yes
During a climb, the VNAV sub mode will always be FLCH.
True
VNAV approach temperature compensation (TEMP COMP) adjusts the FMS waypoint altitude constraints for non-standard temperatures for:
The approach
Approach transitions
Missed approach segments
Windshear detection is available at what altitudes?
10’ to 1,500’ AGL
What is the function of the red AP/TRIM DISC button on the yoke?
Autopilot/Trim system disengagement
