6 SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL

QUIZ BANK B 737-400 CHAPTER 4 : AUTOMATIC FLIGHT

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1. With A/T ARM switch at ARM, A/T engages automatically when following
AFDS modes are engaged:

A. LVL CHG, V/S

B. ALT ACQ, ALT HOLD
C. VNAV.
D. G/S Capture
E. All of the Above

ARMArmsA/Tforengagement.MagneticallyheldatARM.A/Tengages
automaticallywhenfollowingAFDSmodesareengaged:
LVLCHG.
ALTACQ.
V/S.
VNAV.
ALTHOLD.
G/Scapture.
TO/GA.OFFdisengagesA/TandpreventsA/Tengagement.

2. IAS/MACH display push button changes Speed between IAS and MACH.
automatic changeover occurs at approximately

A. 25000 feet
B. 26000 feet
C. 27000 feet

AutomaticchangeoveroccursatapproximatelyFL260.

3. IAS/MACH Display is blank when:

A. VNAV mode engaged.

B. A/T engaged in FMC SPD mode.
C. During 2 engine AFDS goaround.
D. All of the Above

DisplaysspeedselectedbyIAS/MACHselector
Displayisblankwhen:
1 VNAVmodeengaged.
2 A/TengagedinFMCSPDmode.
3 During2engineAFDSgoaround.

4. IAS/MACH display range is:

 A. 110 KIAS Vmo, and .60M Mmo
B. 110 KIAS 340 KIAS, & .55M Mmo
C. 110 KIAS 340 KIAS, .40 M Mmo
D. 110 KIAS Vmo, .40M Mmo

Displays110knotswhenpowerisfirstapplied.
Displayrangeis:
1 110KIASVmoin1ktincrements.
2 .60MMmoin.01Mincrements.

5. A/T N1 mode engages automatically when:

A. Engaging LVL CHG in climb (except during period for 2 minutes after lift-
off).
B. Engaging VNAV in climb,
C. Engaging VNAV in descend,
D. Both A & B,
E. All of the Above

A/TmaintainsthrustatN1limitselectedfromFMCCDU.N1modeengaged
manuallybypushingN1switchifN1modeiscompatiblewithexistingAFDS
modes.N1modeengagesautomaticallywhen:
1 EngagingLVLCHGinclimb(exceptduringperiodfor21/2minutes
afterliftoff).
2 EngagingVNAVinclimb.

6. A/T N1 mode engages automatically when engaging LVL CHG in climb

except during period for _____ minutes after lift-off.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None is correct

EngagingLVLCHGinclimb(exceptduringperiodfor21/2minutesafterlift
off).

7. SPEED Switch when Pushed (with light not illuminated).

A. Engages A/T in SPEED mode regardless of AFDS modes.

B. Annunciates MCP SPD autothrottle mode.
C. Maintains speed displayed in MCP IAS/MACH display.
D. Both B & C
E. All of the above.

Push(lightnotilluminated).
 EngagesA/TinSPEEDmodeifcompatiblewithengagedAFDSmodes.
IlluminatesSPEEDswitchlight.
AnnunciatesMCPSPDautothrottlemode.
MaintainsspeedinMCPIAS/MACHdisplay.

8. Speed mode engages automatically when:

A. ALT ACQ engages.

B. ALT HOLD engages.
C. V/S engages.
D. G/S capture occurs.
E. All of the Above

Speedmodeengagesautomaticallywhen:
1 ALTACQengages.
2 ALTHOLDengages.
3 V/Sengages.
4 G/Scaptureoccurs.

9. A/T does not set thrust above displayed N1 limit, however, A/T can exceed
N1 value manually set by N1 Manual Set Knob.

A. True
B. False

10. When VNAV Switch is Push

A. VNAV switch light illuminates.

B. Pitch mode annunciates VNAV SPD, VNAV PTH.
C. A/T mode annunciates FMC SPD, N1, RETARD, or ARM.
D. All of the Above

VNAVswitchlightilluminates.
PitchmodeannunciatesVNAVSPD,VNAVPTH.
A/TmodeannunciatesFMCSPD,N1,RETARD,orARM.
IAS/MACHdisplayblanksandairspeedcursorspositionedtoFMC
commandedairspeed.

11. During VNAV Climb

A. Autothrottle holds FMC thrust limit.

B. AFDS holds FMC target speed.
C. Automatic level off occurs at MCP altitude
D. Both A & B
E. All of the Above
 Climb
AutothrottleholdsFMCthrustlimit.
AFDSholdsFMCtargetspeed.
AutomaticleveloffoccursatMCPaltitudeorVNAValtitude,
whicheverisreachedfirst.

12. During (Automatic Flight) Cruise, Autothrottle holds FMC target speed &
AFDS holds FMC altitude. Selecting a lower MCP altitude commands FMC to
automatically begin descent.

A. True
B. False

CruiseautothrottleholdsFMCtargetspeed.
AFDSholdsFMCaltitude.
SelectingalowerMCPaltitudearmsFMCtoautomaticallybegin
descentuponarrivalatFMCtopofdescentpoint.

13. During VNAV PTH descent, Auto throttle holds idle but can command FMC
SPD mode if ground speed becomes too slow to maintain FMC vertical path.

A. True
B. False

VNAVPTHdescent.

1 AutothrottleholdsidlebutcancommandFMCSPDmodeifground
speedbecomestooslowtomaintainFMCverticalpath.

14. VNAV mode is terminated by any one of the following:

A. Selecting another pitch mode.

B. Glideslope capture
C. Flaps extended beyond 15
D. Both A & B
E. All of the Above

VNAVmodeisterminatedbyanyoneofthefollowing:
Selectinganotherpitchmode.
Glideslopecapture.PJ553PW267
Transitionofglideslopeinterceptwaypoint.PW617
TransitionofglideslopeinterceptwaypointifG/Sisarmed.PW106,PW267
Flapsextendedbeyond15.PW617
 CrosstrackgreaterthantwicetheRNPwhileactiveleghasanavdatabase
verticalangle.

15. Vertical Speed (VERT SPEED) Display, displays:

A. Blank when V/S mode not active.

B. Selected V/S when V/S mode is engaged with V/S switch.
C. Present V/S when V/S set with thumbwheel.
D. A&B
E. A&C

BlankwhenV/Smodenotactive.
PresentV/SwhenV/SmodeisengagedwithV/Sswitch.
SelectedV/SwhenV/Ssetwiththumbwheel.
Rangeis7900to+6000fpm.

16. Level Change (LVL CHG) Switch when Pushed

A. LVL CHG switch light illuminates.

B. Pitch mode annunciates MCP SPD for climb or descent.
C. Autothrottle mode annunciates N1 for climb followed by ARM.
D. A&B
E. All of the Above

Push
LVLCHGswitchlightilluminates.
PitchmodeannunciatesMCPSPDforclimbordescent.
AutothrottlemodeannunciatesN1forclimbandRETARDfollowedbyARMfor
descent.
IAS/MACHdisplayandairspeedcursorsdisplaytargetspeed.

17. A LVL CHG climb or descent is initiated by:

A. Selecting a new altitude, Pushing LVL CHG switch, Setting desired

airspeed
B. Selecting a new altitude, Pushing LVL CHG switch, Setting desired Mach
No
C. Selecting a new altitude, Pushing LVL CHG switch.

ALVLCHGclimbordescentisinitiatedby:
Selectinganewaltitude.
PushingLVLCHGswitch.
Settingdesiredairspeed.
 18. If a speed mode is active when LVL CHG is engaged, this speed is retained
as target speed.

A. True
B. False

Airspeed
IfaspeedmodeisactivewhenLVLCHGisengaged,thisspeedisretainedas
targetspeed.
IfaspeedmodeisnotactivewhenLVLCHGisengaged,existingspeedbecomes
targetspeed.
SpeedcanbechangedwithMCPIAS/MACHSelector.

19. If a speed mode is not active when LVL CHG is engaged, existing speed
becomes target speed.

A. True
B. False

IfaspeedmodeisnotactivewhenLVLCHGisengaged,existingspeedbecomes
targetspeed.

20. ALT HOLD mode commands pitch to hold either, MCP selected altitude or
uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HLD switch was pressed

A. True
B. False

ALTHOLDmodecommandspitchtoholdeither:
1 MCPselectedaltitude.
1 pitchmodeannunciatesALTHOLD.
2 ALTHLDswitchlightextinguishes.
2 UncorrectedbarometricaltitudeatwhichALTHLDswitchwas
pressedifnotatMCPselectedaltitude.
1 pitchmodeannunciatesALTHOLD.
2 ALTHLDswitchlightilluminates.

21. When in ALT HOLD at selected MCP altitude, selecting a new MCP altitude
illuminates the ALT HLD switch light and arms V/S mode.

A. True
B. False

WheninALTHOLDatselectedMCPaltitude:
selectinganewMCPaltitudeilluminatestheALTHLDswitchlightandarmsV/S
 mode.
LVLCHG,V/S,andVNAVclimbanddescentfunctionsareinhibiteduntilanew
MCPaltitudeisselected.ALTHOLDmodeisinhibitedafterG/Scapture.The
selectedMCPaltitudeisreferencedto:
CaptainsbarometricaltimetersettingforAA/PandF/D.
FirstOfficersbarometricaltimetersettingforBA/PandF/D.
AfterALTHOLDengages,changesinaltimeterbarometricsettingsdonotchange
theselectedaltitudereference.

22. LVL CHG, V/S, and VNAV climb and descent functions are inhibited until a
new MCP altitude is selected.

A. True
B. False

LVLCHG,V/S,andVNAVclimbanddescentfunctionsareinhibiteduntilanew
MCPaltitudeisselected.

23. The selected MCP altitude is referenced to:

A. Captains barometric altimeter setting for A A/P and F/D.

B. First Officers barometric altimeter setting for A A/P and F/D.
C. Captains barometric altimeter setting, forA & B A/P and F/D
D. All of the Above

TheselectedMCPaltitudeisreferencedto:
1 CaptainsbarometricaltimetersettingforAA/PandF/D.
2 FirstOfficersbarometricaltimetersettingforBA/PandF/D.

24. After ALT HOLD engages, changes in altimeter barometric settings do not
change the selected altitude reference.

A. True
B. False

AfterALTHOLDengages,changesinaltimeterbarometricsettingsdonotchange
theselectedaltitudereference

25. Vertical Speed (V/S) Switch when Pushed

A. Arms or engages V/S command mode.

B. Commands pitch to hold vertical speed.
C. Engages A/T in speed mode to hold selected airspeed.
D. All of the Above
 26. Vertical Speed (V/S) Switch when Pushed

A. Annunciates V/S pitch mode.

B. Vertical speed display changes from blank to present vertical speed.
C. Desired vertical speeds can be selected with vertical speed thumbwheel.
D. All of the Above

Push
ArmsorengagesV/Scommandmode.
Commandspitchtoholdverticalspeed.
EngagesA/Tinspeedmodetoholdselectedairspeed.
AnnunciatesV/SpitchmodeandilluminatesV/Sswitchlight.

27. V/S mode automatically engages if ALT ACQ mode is engaged and a new
MCP altitude is selected which is more than 1000 feet different from previously
selected altitude.

A. True
B. False

V/SmodeautomaticallyengagesifALTACQmodeisengagedandanewMCP
altitudeisselectedwhichismorethan100feetdifferentfrompreviouslyselected
altitude.

28. Vertical speeds when selected will command flight toward or away from
selected altitude.

A. True
B. False

Verticalspeedscanbeselectedwhichcommandflighttowardorawayfrom
selectedaltitude.

29. Different courses and frequencies on two VHF NAV receivers can cause
disagreement between Captain and FO F/D displays and affect A/P operation.

A. True
B. False
DifferentcoursesandfrequenciesontwoVHFNAVreceiverscancause
disagreementbetweenCaptainandFOF/DdisplaysandaffectA/Poperation.

30. LNAV engagement criteria:

 A. Active route entered in FMC.
B. Within 3 NM of active route, LNAV engagement occurs with any airplane
heading.
C. Outside of 3 NM, airplane must be on intercept course of 90 degrees or
less.
D. Intercept route segment before active waypoint.
E. All of the Above

LNAVengagementcriteria:
ActiverouteenteredinFMC.
Within3NMofactiveroute,LNAVengagementoccurswithanyairplaneheading.
Outsideof3NM,airplanemust:
1 beoninterceptcourseof90degreesorless.
2 interceptroutesegmentbeforeactivewaypoint.

31. LNAV automatically disconnects for following reasons:

A. Reaching a route discontinuity.

B. Selecting HDG SEL.
C. Loss of captures criteria.
D. All of the Above
E. A&B

LNAVautomaticallydisconnectsforfollowingreasons:
1 Reachingendofactiveroute.
2 Reachingaroutediscontinuity.
3 Interceptingormissingtheinterceptofaselectedapproachcoursein
VORLOCorAPPmodes(VOR/LOCarmed).
4 SelectingHDGSEL.
5 Lossofcapturecriteria.

32. VOR/LOC Switch when Pushed

A. Commands AFDS roll to capture and track selected VOR or LOC course.
B. Annunciates VOR/LOC armed or engaged as roll mode and illuminates
VOR LOC switch light
C. A & B

Push
CommandsAFDSrolltocaptureandtrackselectedVORorLOCcourse.
AnnunciatesVOR/LOCarmedorengagedasrollmodeandilluminatesVORLOC
switchlight.

33. In APP armed mode, the capture point is variable and depends on intercept
angle and closure rate. Localizer capture occurs not later than ____dot, &
 glideslope capture occurs at _____dot.

A. 2/5 , 3/5
B. 1/3, 2/5
C. , 2/5
D. None of the Above

Thecapturepointisvariableanddependsoninterceptangleandclosurerate.
Localizercaptureoccursnotlaterthan1/2dotdeviation.Coursecaptureis
indicatedwhenVOR/LOCannunciationchangesfromarmedtoengaged.

34. When a localizer frequency is selected, VHF NAV radios automatically

switch from tail antenna to nose antenna when VOR/LOC is annunciated (armed
or engaged). If antenna switching does not occur, LOC mode is inhibited.

A. True
B. False

Whenalocalizerfrequencyisselected,VHFNAVradiosautomaticallyswitchfrom
tailantennatonoseantennawhenVOR/LOCisannunciated(armedorengaged).
Ifantennaswitchingdoesnotoccur,LOCmodeisinhibited.

35. When HDG SEL is engaged.

A. Roll commands are given to turn in same direction as rotation of heading

selector.
B. Bank angle selector establishes bank angle limit.
C. A & B

TheHDGSELmodecommandsrolltoturntoandmaintainheadingshownin
MCPHEADINGdisplay:
1 Initialselectioncommandsturninshortestdirectiontowardselected
headingbug.
2 Aftermodeengagement,rollcommandsaregiventoturninsame
directionasrotationofheadingselector.
3 Bankanglelimitisestablishedbybankangleselector.
4 HDGSELmodeautomaticallydisengagesuponcaptureofselected
radiocourseinVORLOCandAPPmodes(VOR/LOCarmed).

36. If heading displayed by HDG bug is different than the A/C heading and
HDG SEL is engaged. It commands turn in shortest direction toward selected
heading bug.

A. True
B. False
 Initialselectioncommandsturninshortestdirectiontowardselectedheadingbug.

37. For dual autopilot operation, both VHF NAV receivers must be tuned to the
ILS frequency and both autopilots must be selected in CMD prior to 800 feet RA.

A. True
B. False

ForadualA/Papproach,thesecondVHFNAVreceivermustbetunedtotheILS
frequencyandthecorrespondingA/PengagedinCMDpriorto800feetRA.

38. During APP mode operation:

A. Localizer must be captured prior to glideslope.

B. Localizer can be intercepted in HDG SEL, LNAV, or CWS R.
C. Glide slope can be captured before LOC
D. A&B
E. B&C

ThelocalizercanbeinterceptedintheHDGSEL,CWSRorLNAVmode.
Glideslopecapturecannotoccurpriortolocalizercapture.

39. After localizer and glideslope capture, APP mode can be disengaged by:

A. Pushing a TO/GA switch.

B. Disengaging autopilot(s) and turning off both F/D switches.
C. During a dual autopilot approach, overriding pitch or roll into CWS.
D. A&B
E. All of the Above

AfterVOR/LOCandG/Sarebothcaptured,theAPPmodecanbeexitedby:
a. PressingaTO/GAswitch.
b. DisengagingA/PandturningoffbothF/Dswitches.
c. RetuningaVHFNAVreceiver.

40. After localizer and glideslope capture during a dual autopilot approach,
CWS cannot be engaged by manually overriding pitch and roll. Manual override of
autopilots causes autopilot disengagement.

A. True
B. False

Afterlocalizerandglideslopecaptureduringadualautopilotapproach,CWS
cannotbeengagedbymanuallyoverridingpitchandroll.Manualoverrideof
autopilotscausesautopilotdisengagement.

41. If pitch is manually overridden while in ALT HOLD and control force is
released within _____ feet of selected altitude, A/P pitch mode engages in ALT
ACQ and return to selected altitude in ALT HOLD mode

A. 100
B. 250
C. 200
D. 500

IfpitchismanuallyoverriddenwhileinALTHOLDattheselectedaltitude,ALT
HOLDchangestoCWSP.Ifcontrolforceisreleasedwithin250feetofthe
selectedaltitude,CWSPchangestoALTACQ,theairplanereturnstotheselected
altitude,andALTHOLDengages.Iftheelevatorforceishelduntilmorethan250
feetfromtheselectedaltitude,pitchremainsinCWSP.

42. During F/D only operation while pitch or roll commands are ___________
scale from center, selecting CMD A or B engages the A/P in CWS for pitch and/or
roll and the related F/D bar(s) retract.

A. Less than half

B. More than half
C. More than 1/3
D. Less than 1/3

IfanautopilotisengagedinCMDwithoneorbothF/Dsoperatingin
commandmodesandtheF/Dcommandbarsarenotwithinapproximately1/2
scaleofbeingcentered,theA/PautomaticallyengagesinCWSforpitchand/or
roll,andtheF/Dcommandbarsretract.

43. Engaging A/P in CWS

A. Engages pitch and roll modes in CWS.

B. Other pitch and roll modes not enabled.
C. Displays CWS P, CWS R& CMD in A/P status display.
D. All of the Above
E. A&B

PressingaCWSengageswitchengagestheA/PpitchandrollaxesintheCWS
modeanddisplaysCWSPandCWSRontheFMAs.
 44. A/P engaged in CWS.A/P pitch and roll controlled by pilot with control
wheel pressure. When control pressure released, A/P holds existing attitude. If
aileron pressure released with 6 degrees or less bank, the A/P rolls wings level
and holds existing heading. Heading hold feature inhibited:

A. Below 1500 feet RA with gear down.

B. After LOC capture in APP mode.
C. After VOR capture with TAS 250 kts or less.
D. A&B
E. All of the above

WithCWSengaged,theA/Pmaneuverstheairplaneinresponsetocontrol
pressuresappliedbyeitherpilot.Thecontrolpressureissimilartothatrequired
formanualflight.Whencontrolpressureisreleased,theA/Pholdsexisting
attitude.Ifaileronpressureisreleasedwith6degreesorlessbank,theA/Prolls
thewingslevelandholdsexistingheading.Thisheadingholdfeaturewithbank
lessthan6degreesisinhibitedwhenanyofthefollowingconditionsexists:
1 Below1,500feetRAwiththelandinggeardown.
2 AfterF/DVORcapturewithTAS250knotsorless.
3 AfterF/DLOCcaptureintheAPPmode.

45. Flight directors can be operated in command modes while an autopilot is

engaged in CWS.

A. True
B. False

TheF/DscanbeoperatedwithorwithouttheA/PandA/T.F/Dcommand
modescanbeusedwithanA/PengagedinCWS.

46. During Take off with TO/GA engaged, blank ROLL mode display on FMA
indicates

A. Roll guidance is not available

B. Roll bar guides to maintain runway Hdg
C. Roll bar guides to maintain present Hdg
D. None of the above

48. Autopilot (A/P) Disengage Light steady Red means stabilizer out of trim
below 800 feet RA on dual channel approach.

A. True
B. False

Steady
 Stabilizeroutoftrimbelow800feetRAondualchannelapproach.
ALTACQmodeinhibitedduringA/Pgoaroundifstabilizernottrimmedforsingle
A/Poperation.
Disengagelighttestswitchheldinposition2.
Automaticgroundsystemtestsfail.

49. Autopilot (A/P) Disengage Light Illuminated Amber flashing means Autopilot
has automatically reverted to CWS pitch or roll while in CMD

A. True
B. False

Illuminated(amber)
FlashingautopilothasautomaticallyrevertedtoCWSpitchorrollwhilein
CMD.
resetswheneitherlightispressedoranothermodeengaged.
Steadydisengagelighttestswitchheldinposition1

50. Autothrottle (A/T) Disengage Light Illuminated amber flashing indicates

Autothrottle speed error if speed not held within +10 or -5 knots of commanded
speed when

A. In flight.
B. Flaps not up.
C. A/T engaged in MCP or FMC SPD mode.
D. All of the above conditions must be met
E. None of the Above

Illuminated(amber)
Flashingindicatesautothrottlespeederrorifspeednotheldwithin+10or5
knotsofcommandedspeedwhenallofthefollowingconditionsexist:
1 inflight.
2 flapsnotup.
3 A/TengagedinMCPSPDorFMCSPDmode.
AutomatictestofflashingfunctionisperformediftheA/Tisengagedunderthe
aboveconditionswhenmorethan150secondshavepassedsinceliftoff.
Amberlightflashesfor2seconds,remainsextinguishedfor2seconds,then
flashesagainfor2seconds.
Steadydisengagelighttestswitchheldinposition1.

51. Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) Lightoperates only with
autopilot engaged.

A. True
B. False
Operatesonlywithautopilotengaged.Remainsextinguishedwithautopilotnot
engaged.

52. Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) LightIlluminated (white) Indicates A/T

computer is calculating a degraded N1 limit for the affected engine or engines

A. True
B. False

Illuminated(white)IndicatesA/TcomputeriscalculatingadegradedN1limitfor
theaffectedengineorengines.

53. For F/D operation, MA (master) FCC positions the F/D command bars on
each ADI.

A. True
B. False

ForF/Doperation,eachFCCpositionstheF/Dcommandbarsontherespective
ADI.

55. All AFDS modes can be disengaged either by selecting another command
mode or by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off.

A. True
B. False

AllAFDSmodescanbedisengagedeitherbyselectinganothercommandmode
orbydisengagingtheA/PandturningtheF/Dsoff.

56. If an autopilot is engaged in CMD with one or both F/Ds operating in

command modes and the F/D command bars are not within approximately 1/2
scale of being centered, the A/P automatically engages in CWS for pitch and/or
roll, and the F/D command bars command a turn or pitch up/down

A. True
B. False

IfanautopilotisengagedinCMDwithoneorbothF/Dsoperatingin
commandmodesandtheF/Dcommandbarsarenotwithinapproximately1/2
scaleofbeingcentered,theA/PautomaticallyengagesinCWSforpitchand/or
roll,andtheF/Dcommandbarsretract.

57. The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:
 A. Pushing either pilots control wheel A/P disengage switch or Pushing the
A/P disengage bar down.
B. Pushing either Takeoff/Goaround (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P
engaged in CWS or CMD below 2500 feet RA.
C. Pushing either TO/GA switch after touchdown with both A/Ps engaged in
CMD.
D. All of the above
E. A & C

TheA/Pautomaticallydisengageswhenanyofthefollowingoccurs:
PushingeitherpilotscontrolwheelA/Pdisengageswitch.PJ553,PW205PW267
PushingtheA/Pdisengagebardown.PW106,PW617
MovingtheA/PengagepaddletoOFF.PJ553,PW205PW267
PushingalightedA/Pengageswitch.
PushingeitherTakeoff/Goaround(TO/GA)switchwithasingleA/Pengagedin
CWSorCMDbelow2000feetRA.
PushingeitherTO/GAswitchaftertouchdownwithbothA/PsengagedinCMD.
Activatingeitherpilotscontrolwheeltrimswitch.
MovingtheSTABTRIMAUTOPILOTcutoutswitchtoCUTOUT.
Lossofrespectivehydraulicsystempressure.
RepositioningtheEFItransferswitch.
EitherleftorrightIRSsystemfailureorFAULTlightilluminated.
Lossofelectricalpowerorasensorinputwhichpreventsproperoperationofthe
engagedA/Pandmode.

58. The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:

A. Activating either pilots control wheel trim switch.

B. Moving the STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch to CUTOUT.
C. Loss of respective hydraulic system pressure.
D. Either left or right IRS system failure or FAULT light illuminated.
E. All of the above

Activatingeitherpilotscontrolwheeltrimswitch.
MovingtheSTABTRIMAUTOPILOTcutoutswitchtoCUTOUT.
Lossofrespectivehydraulicsystempressure.
RepositioningtheEFItransferswitch.
EitherleftorrightIRSsystemfailureorFAULTlightilluminated.

59. Loss of the system A engine-driven hydraulic pump and a heavy demand
on system A may cause A/P A to disengage

A. True
B. False
 LossofthesystemAenginedrivenhydraulicpumpandaheavydemandon
systemAmaycauseA/PAtodisengage.

60. Power interruption or loss may cause disengagement of the AFDS and/or
A/T. Re-engagement is not possible

A. True
B. False

PowerinterruptionorlossmaycausedisengagementoftheAFDSand/orA/T.
Reengagementispossibleafterpowerisrestored.

61. Dual channel A/P operation is possible only when two generators are
powering the respective electric busses.

A. True
B. False

DualchannelA/Poperationispossibleonlywhentwogeneratorsarepowering
thebusses.

62. The A/T gets Altitude reference from Captains radio altimeter.

A. True
B. False

63. F/D command modes can be used with an A/P engaged in CWS.

A. True
B. False

F/DcommandmodescanbeusedwithanA/PengagedinCWS.

64. Independent F/D operation is indicated by illumination of both MA lights.

F/D modes are controlled directly from the respective FCC when neither A/P is
engaged in CMD, both F/D switches are ON and

A. APP mode engaged with LOC and G/S captured.

B. GA mode engaged and below 400 feet RA.
C. TO mode engaged and below 400 feet RA
D. Any one of the above All of the above

F/DmodesarecontrolleddirectlyfromtherespectiveFCCundercertain
 conditions.ThisindependentF/DoperationoccurswhenneitherA/Pis
engagedinCMD,bothF/DswitchesareONandoneofthefollowingmode
conditionsexists:
a. APPmodeengagedwithLOCandG/Scaptured.
b. GAmodeengagedandbelow400feetRA.
c. TOmodeengagedandbelow400feetRA.

65. Independent F/D operation is indicated by illumination of both MA lights.

When independent operation terminates, the MA light extinguishes on the slaved
side.

A. True
B. False

IndependentF/DoperationisindicatedbyilluminationofbothMAlights.
Whenindependentoperationterminates,theMAlightextinguishesonthe
slavedside.

66. TO/GA is engaged for takeoff by turning both F/D switches ON and
pressing either TO/GA switch. Both F/Ds must be ON to engage TO/GA prior to
starting takeoff. The AFDS commands pitch attitude

A. 10 degrees nose down until 50 knots IAS

B. 13 degrees nose up after 50 knots IAS & before 90 knots IAS
C. 15 degrees nose up after lift-off until a sufficient climb rate is acquired.
Then, pitch is commanded to maintain V2 speed plus 20 knots.
D. None of the above

TO/GATakeoff
EngagedfortakeoffbyturningbothF/DswitchesONandpressingeitherTO/GA
switch.BothF/DsmustbeONtoengageTO/GApriortostartingtakeoff.
TheAFDScommandspitchattitudeinthefollowingorder:
1 10degreesnosedownuntil60knotsIAS
2 15degreesnoseupafter60knotsIAS
3 15degreesnoseupafterliftoffuntilasufficientclimbrateis
acquired.Then,pitchiscommandedtomaintainMCPspeedplus20
knots.

67. TO/GA can also be engaged for takeoff with F/D switches OFF if a TO/GA
switch is pushed after ___ knots IAS below _____ feet AGL and prior to _____
seconds after lift-off.

80,2000,150

TO/GAcanalsobeengagedfortakeoffwithF/DswitchesOFFifaTO/GAswitch
ispushedafter80knotsIASbelow2,000feetAGLandpriorto150secondsafter
 liftoff.

68. For LNAV engagement and capture the following capture criteria must be
met:

A. On any heading and within 3 NM of the active route segment.

B. If outside of 3 NM of active route segment, airplane must be on an intercept
course of 90 degrees or more and intercept the route segment before the
active waypoint.

LNAVTheAFDSinterceptsandtrackstheactiveFMCroute.Eitherofthe
followingcapturecriteriamustbemet:
Onanyheadingandwithin3NMoftheactiveroutesegment.
Ifoutsideof3NMofactiveroutesegment,airplanemustbeonaninterceptcourse
of90degreesorlessandintercepttheroutesegmentbeforetheactivewaypoint.

69. Which of the statements in not true

A. VOR/LOC (armed) AFDS is armed to capture selected VOR or LOC

COURSE.
B. VOR/LOC (engaged) AFDS tracks selected VOR course or tracks
selected localizer course along the inbound front/back course bearing.

VOR/LOC(armed)AFDSisarmedtocaptureselectedVORorLOC
COURSE.
VOR/LOC(engaged)AFDStracksselectedVORcourseortracksselected
localizercoursealongtheinboundfrontcoursebearing.

70. With CWS engaged, the A/P maneuvers the airplane in response to control
pressures applied by either pilot. The control pressure is similar to that required
for manual flight. When control pressure is released, the A/P holds existing
attitude.

A. True
B. False

WithCWSengaged,theA/Pmaneuverstheairplaneinresponsetocontrol
pressuresappliedbyeitherpilot.Thecontrolpressureissimilartothat
requiredformanualflight.Whencontrolpressureisreleased,theA/Pholds
existingattitude.

71. With CWS engaged, If aileron pressure is released with 6 degrees or less
bank, the A/P rolls the wings level and holds existing heading. This heading hold
feature with bank less than 6 degrees is inhibited when
 A. Below 1,500 feet RA with the landing gear down.
B. After F/D VOR capture with TAS 250 knots or less.
C. After F/D LOC capture in the APP mode.
D. Any one of the above
E. All off the Above

Ifaileronpressureisreleasedwith6degreesorlessbank,theA/Prollsthewings
levelandholdsexistingheading.Thisheadingholdfeaturewithbanklessthan6
degreesisinhibitedwhenanyofthefollowingconditionsexists:
1 Below1,500feetRAwiththelandinggeardown.
2 AfterF/DVORcapturewithTAS250knotsorless.
3 AfterF/DLOCcaptureintheAPPmode.

72. With Autopilot engaged in CMD, if pitch is manually overridden while in ALT
HOLD at the selected altitude, ALT HOLD changes to CWS P.

A. True
B. False

IfpitchismanuallyoverriddenwhileinALTHOLDattheselectedaltitude,
ALTHOLDchangestoCWSP.

73. With Autopilot engaged in CMD, if pitch is manually overridden while in ALT
HOLD at the selected altitude, ALT HOLD changes to CWS P. If control force is
released within ______, CWS P changes to ALT ACQ, the airplane returns to the
selected altitude, and ALT HOLD engages.

A. 250 feet of the selected altitude or 30 sec which ever occurs first
B. 250 feet of the selected altitude or 30 sec which ever occurs later
C. 250 feet of the selected altitude
D. 30 sec
E. None of the Above

IfpitchismanuallyoverriddenwhileinALTHOLDattheselectedaltitude,
ALTHOLDchangestoCWSP.Ifcontrolforceisreleasedwithin250feetof
theselectedaltitude,CWSPchangestoALTACQ,theairplanereturnstothe
selectedaltitude,andALTHOLDengages.Iftheelevatorforceishelduntil
morethan250feetfromtheselectedaltitude,pitchremainsinCWSP.

74. The A/T system operates properly with at least one PMC ON

A. True
B. False
 TheA/TsystemoperatesproperlywiththePMCsONorOFF.

75. During A/T operation, it is recommended that both PMCs be ON or both

OFF, as this produces

A. Minimum thrust lever separation

B. Least chance of EGT exceeding limits
C. A&B
D. None of the above

A/TcomputercontrolstotheFMCN1limits.DuringA/Toperation,itis
recommendedthatbothPMCsbeONorbothOFF,asthisproducesminimum
thrustleverseparation.A/TtakeoffsmaybeperformedwithbothPMCsOFF.

76. A/T disengagement is followed by A/T Arm switch releasing to OFF and
flashing red A/T Disengage lights. The A/T Disengage lights does not illuminate
when the A/T automatically disengages after__________.

A/TdisengagementisfollowedbyA/TArmswitchreleasingtoOFFandflashing
redA/TDisengagelights.TheA/TDisengagelightsdonotilluminatewhentheA/T
automaticallydisengagesafterlandingtouchdown.

77. Altitude alerting is inhibited when wing flaps are extended to 15 or greater,
or while G/S is captured.

A. True
B. False

AltitudealertingreferencesthealtitudeselectedontheMCP.Alertingoccurs
whenapproachingordepartingtheselectedaltitude.Altitudealertingis
inhibitedwhenwingflapsareextendedto25orgreater,orwhileG/Sis
captured.

78. When approaching within 700 feet of selected altitude both ALTITUDE
ALERT lights illuminate steady, and a momentary tone sounds. When at 300 feet
from selected altitude, both ALTITUDE ALERT lights extinguish.

A. True
B. False

Whenapproachingwithin900feetofselectedaltitudebothALTITUDEALERT
lightsilluminatesteady,andamomentarytonesounds.Whenat300feetfrom
selectedaltitude,bothALTITUDEALERTlightsextinguish.

79. If an engine failure occurs during takeoff,& TO/GA is engaged, the pitch
command target speed is:
 A. V2, if airspeed is below V2.
B. Existing speed, if airspeed is between V2 and V2 + 20.
C. V2 + 20, if airspeed is above V2 + 20.

ifanenginefailureoccursduringtakeoff,thepitchcommandtargetspeedis:
1 V2,ifairspeedisbelowV2.
2 Existingspeed,ifairspeedisbetweenV2andV2+20.
3 V2+20,ifairspeedisaboveV2+20.

80. After lift-off, The A/T remains in THR HLD until 400 feet RA is reached and
approximately ____ seconds have elapsed since liftoff.

A. 15
B. 28
C. 180
D. None of the above

Afterliftoff:
a. theA/TremainsinTHRHLDuntil400feetRAisreachedand
approximately18secondshaveelapsedsinceliftoff.A/T
annunciationthenchangesfromTHRHLDtoARMandreductionto
climbthrustcanbemadebypressingtheN1switch.

81. Below 400 feet RA, selection of another pitch mode or engaging
an autopilot will terminate the takeoff

A. True
B. False

Toterminatethetakeoffmodebelow400feetRA,bothF/Dswitchesmustbe
turnedOFF.Above400feetRA,selectionofanotherpitchmodeorengagingan
autopilotwillterminatethetakeoffmode;otherF/Drollmodescanbealso
selected.

82. In Approach Mode, the LOC capture point is variable and depends on
intercept angle and rate of closure, and capture occurs no later than ____ dot.
The G/S Capture occurs at ___ dot and results in the following:

, 2/5

TheLOCcapturepointisvariableanddependsoninterceptangleandrateof
closure,andcaptureoccursnolaterthan1/2dot.
TheG/Scannotbecapturedpriortolocalizercapture.TheG/Scanbecaptured
fromaboveorbelow.Captureoccursat2/5dotandresultsinthefollowing:
 G/Sannunciatescaptured.
Previouspitchmodedisengages.
APPlightextinguishesiflocalizerhasalsobeencaptured.
AirplanepitchtrackstheG/S.
GAdisplayedonthrustmodedisplay(N1thrustlimit).

83. After VOR/LOC and G/S are both captured, the APP mode can be exited
by:

A. Pressing a TO/GA switch.

B. Disengaging A/P and turning off both F/D switches.
C. Retuning a VHF NAV receiver.
D. All of the above

AfterVOR/LOCandG/Sarebothcaptured,theAPPmodecanbeexitedby:
a. PressingaTO/GAswitch.
b. DisengagingA/PandturningoffbothF/Dswitches.
c. RetuningaVHFNAVreceiver.

84. With the A/T Arm switch at ARM, the A/T goaround mode is armed when
descending below 2000 feet RA, with or without the AFDS engaged. Once armed,
the A/T goaround mode can be engaged until touchdown.

A. True
B. False

WiththeA/TArmswitchatARM,theA/Tgoaroundmodeisarmedwhen
descendingbelow2000feetRA,withorwithouttheAFDSengaged.Once
armed,theA/Tgoaroundmodecanbeengageduntil2secondshaveelapsed
afterlandingtouchdown.

85. With the first push of either TO/GA switch, A/T (if armed) engages in GA
and the thrust advances toward the reduced goaround N1 to produce
___________fpm rate of climb.

A. 1000
B. 2000
C. 1000 to 2000

WiththefirstpushofeitherTO/GAswitch:
A/T(ifarmed)engagesinGAandtheA/TEngagedModeannunciationonthe
FMAindicatesGA.
ThrustadvancestowardthereducedgoaroundN1toproduce1000to2000fpm
rateofclimb.
 PitchmodeengagesinTO/GAandthePitchEngagedModeannunciationonthe
FMAindicatesTO/GA.
F/Dpitchcommands15degreesnoseupuntilreachingprogrammedrateofclimb.
F/Dpitchthencommandsmaneuveringspeedforeachflapsettingbasedon
maximumweightcalculations.
F/Drollcommandsholdcurrentgroundtrack.TheRollEngagedMode
annunciationontheFMAisblank.
TheIAS/Machdisplayblanks.
Theairspeedcursordisplaysmaneuveringspeedforexistingflapsettingbasedon
maximumweightcalculations.

86. With TO/GA engaged, the Roll Engaged Mode annunciation on the FMA is
blank, and the F/D roll commands hold

A. Current heading
B. Current ground track
C. Wings Level

87. During go-round Below 400 feet RA, the AFDS remains in the goaround
mode unless both A/Ps are disengaged.

A. True
B. False