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48 Cards in this Set
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1. How are Autothrottle N1 limits determined during normal operations?
a. Computed by the Flight Management Computer b. Computed by the Autothrottle Computer c. Computed by the Flight Control Computer |
a. Computed by the Flight Management Computer
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2. Which A/T modes allow the thrust levers to remain in the position manually selected by the pilot?
a. MCP SPEED & N1 b. THR HOLD & NAV c. THR HOLD & ARM |
c. THR HOLD & ARM
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3. Which statement is correct regarding A/T and Power Management Control (PMC) during takeoff?
a. The A/T functions only when the PMC is on b. The A/T functions with the PMC on or off c. The A/T functions only when the PMC is off |
b. The A/T functions with the PMC on or off
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4. Which modes are exclusive A/T modes?
a. N1 & VNAV b. N1 & LNAV c. N1 & SPEED |
c. N1 & SPEED
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5. How is the A/T disengaged after an autoland touchdown?
a. A/T automatically trips to OFF two seconds after touchdown b. A/T can only be disengaged by placing the OFF/ARM switch to OFF c. A/T can only be disengaged by the throttle disconnect switch |
a. A/T automatically trips to OFF two seconds after touchdown
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6. Which statement is correct regarding the A/T P/RST (PUSH/RESET) lights when the A/T is automatically disengaged after touchdown?
a. A/T P/RST lights do not come on when the A/T trips off automatically after touchdown b. A/T P/RST lights flash to indicate touchdown auto trip off c. A/T disengaged lights come on steady to indicate auto trip off |
a. A/T P/RST lights do not come on when the A/T trips off automatically after touchdown
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7. What is the recommended MCP IAS/MACH target speed when on final approach in landing configuration for an autoland?
a. V REF plus wind additives b. V REF plus 5 knots c. V REF plus 20 knots |
b. V REF plus 5 knots
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8. When does the Autothrottle FMC SPD MODE engage?
a. When V NAV is selected b. When LNAV CHG is selected c. When LNAV is selected |
a. When V NAV is selected
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9. During a dual autopilot autoland, which statement regarding the A/T RETARD MODE is correct?
a. Engage @ the inner marker b. Engage @ 45 feet RA c. Engage @ 27 feet RA |
c. Engage @ 27 feet RA
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10. When is the A/T armed for the go-around mode?
a. Anytime the TOGA switch is pressed b. Autothrottle switch armed and Radio Altitude 2000 feet or less c. When the Autothrottle select switch is placed to the go-around position d. All answers are correct |
b. Autothrottle switch armed and Radio Altitude 2000 feet or less
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11. How much thrust is generated when the TO/GA switch is pushed once during a go-around?
a. Thrust for holding speed. b. Full go-around N1 LMIT thrust c. Thrust for a 1000 – 2000 feet/minute climb |
c. Thrust for a 1000 – 2000 feet/minute climb
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12. The autoflight system (does not include VNAV) provides speed, pitch, and thrust commands to avoid exceeding:
a. Landing gear maximum extended speed b. Wing flap maximum speeds c. Vmo or Mmo d. All answers are correct |
d. All answers are correct
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13. An illuminated light in an MCP select button means:
a. The mode is unavailable b. The mode can only be de-selected by turning off both flight directors. c. The mode may be de-selected by pushing the button |
c. The mode may be de-selected by pushing the button
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14. The Captain’s flight director with VOR/LOC selected and autopilot A engaged, uses signals from:
a. #3 VHF NAV radio b. #2 VHF NAV radio c. #1 VHF NAV radio |
c. #1 VHF NAV radio
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15. What is indicated in the MCP IAS/MACH display window when VNAV is engaged?
a. MCP selected speed b. Nothing c. FMC selected speed |
b. Nothing
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16. What occurs when Vertical Speed is selected with the Autothrottle engaged?
a. V/S engages and the A/T engage in the MCP SPEED mode b. V/S engages and the A/T engage in the N1 mode c. V/S arms the A/T Engage in the FMC SPEED mode |
a. V/S engages and the A/T engage in the MCP SPEED mode
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17. Autothrottle operation is available with Flight Directors or with the Autopilot engaged or not engaged.
a. ON or OFF b. ON only |
a. ON or OFF
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18. What does the ON light in a MCP mode selector switch indicate?
a. Mode cannot be deselected by pushing respective switch b. Mode must be deselected by pushing another mode switch c. Mode can be deselected by pushing respective switch again |
b. Mode must be deselected by pushing another mode switch
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19. Which statement is correct when an A/P is engaged in CMD and pressure is applied to the control wheel or column?
a. Autopilot paddle switch trips to OFF; FMA goes blank b. Autopilot paddle switch trips to CWS; CWS P or CWS R is displayed on the FMA c. Autopilot paddle switch remains in CMD; CWS P or CWS R is displayed on the FMA |
c. Autopilot paddle switch remains in CMD; CWS P or CWS R is displayed on the FMA
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20. What occurs when an A/P is engaged in CMD and pressure is applied to the control wheel and or column?
a. Pitch and/or roll modes are disconnected b. Pitch and/or roll modes revert to CWS c. Pitch and/or roll modes remain as selected |
b. Pitch and/or roll modes revert to CWS
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21. What will cause a single SP to disengage?
a. Pressing the TO/GA button for go-around below 2000 feet radio altitude b. Placing the center pedestal AUTOPILOT STAB TRIM switch to CUTOUT c. Loss of respective hydraulic system pressure for that autopilot d. All answers are correct |
d. All answers are correct
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22. During cruise flight in VNAV, only one autopilot may be engaged.
a. Yes b. No |
a. Yes
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23. Which statement is correct regarding A/P operation with the paddle switch in CWS?
a. A/P maneuvers airplane in response to control pressure as indicated by the master F/D lights b. A/P maneuvers airplane in response to selections made on the mode control panel c. A/P maneuvers airplane in response to control pressure applied by the pilot |
c. A/P maneuvers airplane in response to control pressure applied by the pilot
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24. With the autopilot in CWS ROLL and ALT HOLD, the pilot rolls the aircraft into 15 degrees of bank and releases the controls. The aircraft will:
a. Roll wings level and hold altitude b. Maintain 15 degrees of bank and hold altitude c. Descend in a 15 degree bank d. The autopilot will disconnect |
b. Maintain 15 degrees of bank and hold altitude
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25. With A/P engage paddle in CMD mode, how can CWS pitch mode be engaged?
a. CWS pitch mode is not available with the autopilot engage paddle in CMD b. Only CWS roll mode is available with the autopilot engage paddle in CMD c. CMD mode may be overridden to CWS pitch by forward or after pressure on the flight controls |
c. CMD mode may be overridden to CWS pitch by forward or after pressure on the flight controls
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26. Which mode is only a Flight Director mode and not an autopilot mode?
a. Takeoff b. Go-Around c. Autoland |
a. Takeoff
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27. Which are roll modes only?
a. VOR/LOC, V NAV, HDG SEL b. VOR/LOC, L NAV, HDG SEL c. VOR/LOC, TO/GA, HDG SEL |
b. VOR/LOC, L NAV, HDG SEL
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28. Which are the pitch modes?
a. LVL CHG, VNAV, ALT HOLD b. LNAV, LVL CHG, VNAV c. N1, LVL CHG, VNAV |
a. LVL CHG, VNAV, ALT HOLD
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29. How is the ALT ACQ mode engaged?
a. Push the MCP ALT ACQ command mode switch light b. Push the MCP ALT HOLD command mode switch light 5 c. Automatically when climbing or descending in VS or LVL CHG modes |
c. Automatically when climbing or descending in VS or LVL CHG modes
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30. What mode engages automatically when ALT ACQ is engaged and a new MCP altitude is selected?
a. LVL CHG engages if selected altitude differs by more than 100 feet from previous selected altitude b. VS engages if selected altitude differs by more than 100 feet from previous selected altitude c. ALT HOLD engages if selected altitude differs by more than 100 feet from previous selected altitude |
b. VS engages if selected altitude differs by more than 100 feet from previous selected altitude
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31. How si the LVUCHG mode engaged?
a. Select new MCP altitude, push the LVL CHG switch b. Select new MCP altitude, push the VS switch c. Select new MCP altitude, select VS rate with thumb wheel |
a. Select new MCP altitude, push the LVL CHG switch
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32. What speed will be displayed in the IASIMACH speed window when LVL CHG is selected from VNAV?
a. IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors synchronize to the minimum safe maneuvering speed b. IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors synchronize to existing speed c. IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors synchronize to the predetermined FMC target speed |
b. IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors synchronize to existing speed
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33. Which statement is correct regarding capture of selected VOR course?
a. Capture point depends on bank angle & TAS b. Capture point depends on bank angle & closure rate c. Capture point depends on intercept angle & closure rate |
c. Capture point depends on intercept angle & closure rate
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34. How can the APP mode be disengaged? (-300 round dial)
a. Move the master HIS switch is to NAV b. Automatically at approximately 100 feet RA c. By tuning both NAV radios to the same ILS frequency |
a. Move the master HIS switch is to NAV
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35. Which statement regarding capture of the LOC & GS is correct when operating in the APP mode?
a. GS must be captured first, then LOC may be captured b. LOC must be captured first, then GS may be captured c. Either LOC or GS may be captured first |
b. LOC must be captured first, then GS may be captured
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36. What is the N1 limit annunciation on the Thrust Mode Annunciator after G/S capture?
a. ARM b. A/T LIMT c. C/A |
c. C/A
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37. On a single autopilot approach, what causes an automatic disengagement of the APP mode?
a. Turning off one of the flight directors b. Changing the frequency of the master VHF NAV unit c. Changing the frequency of either VHF NAV unit |
b. Changing the frequency of the master VHF NAV unit
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38. What is the minimum altitude for disengaging an autopilot after a single autopilot ILS approach?
a. MDA b. 50 ft AGL c. DA d. DH |
b. 50 ft AGL
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39. Before engaging the autopilot, either aileron or rudder trim may be used to trim the aircraft. After autopilot engagement, ONLY rudder trim should be used to level the wings.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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40. What is the minimum altitude for engagement of the autopilot after takeoff?
a. 1000ft. AGL b. 800 ft. AGL c. 400 ft. AGL d. 50 ft. AGL |
a. 1000ft. AGL
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41. For a non-precision approach, the autopilot must be disengaged before descending ___________.
a. Below DH b. Below 100 ft. AGL c. Below minimums d. More than 50 ft. below minimums |
d. More than 50 ft. below minimums
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42. The maximum crosswind for Autoland approaches is:
a. 15 knots b. 20 knots c. 25 knots d. 35 knots |
a. 15 knots
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43. The autoland system should not be used for overweight landings.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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44. The B-737 meets the requirements for Autoland with which type of Automatic Flight Control System.
a. Fail Active b. Fail Redundant c. Fail Passive d. Fail Proof |
c. Fail Passive
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45. When can a second autopilot be engaged without causing the first autopilot to disengage?
a. Only when the “MA” light is illuminated on the Captain’s side b. Below 2000 ft AGL if an ILS frequency is tuned in the master VHF nav radio. c. After arming the APP mode until descending below 800 ft AGL |
c. After arming the APP mode until descending below 800 ft AGL
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46. Two autopilots are installed. Under what conditions can both autopilots be engaged?
a. Operating in turbulence b. Approach mode armed above 800 AGL c. SIDS or STARS |
b. Approach mode armed above 800 AGL
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47. The Bank Angle Limit selector on the mode control panel (MCP) should be set to _________degrees during the preflight checks
a. 25 degrees b. 5 degrees c. 30 degrees d. 180 degrees |
a. 25 degrees
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