Autoflight 737Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What does the Autoflight system consist of? -
correct answer ✅AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System
A/T (Autothrottle)
Flight Management Computer (FMC) provides: -
correct answer ✅N1 limits and target N1 for the auto throttle and
command airspeeds for the auto throttle and AFDS
AFDS and auto throttle are controlled by: -
correct answer ✅Using the AFDS Mode Control Panel (MCP) and
the FMC
Illuminated MCP mode selector switch (green light) indicates: -
correct answer ✅mode selection and that the mode can be
deselected
The Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) is a dual system
consisting of __________ -
correct answer ✅Two individual flight control computers (FCCs)
and a single mode control panel.
FM 6.40.10.1
,Autoflight 737Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited unless both of
the following pilot-controlled conditions are met: -
correct answer ✅-No force is being applied to the control wheel
-The STAB TRIP AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL
All Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) modes can be
disengaged either by selecting another command mode or
___________. -
correct answer ✅By disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off
FM 6.40.10.1
What allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time? -
correct answer ✅The approach mode
FM 6.40.10.2
, Autoflight 737Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:
-
correct answer ✅1. Pushing either A/P disengage switch
2. Pushing A/P DISENGAGE bar down
3. Pushing illuminated A/P ENGAGE SWITCH
4. Pushing either TOGA switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or
CMD below 2000 feet RA
5. Pushing either TOGA switch after touchdown with both
autopilots engaged in CMD
6. Activating either pilot's control wheel trim switch or loss of
respective hydraulic system pressure
7. Activating either pilots control wheel trim switch
8. Left/Right IRS system failure or Fault
Answers (Grade A+)
What does the Autoflight system consist of? -
correct answer ✅AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System
A/T (Autothrottle)
Flight Management Computer (FMC) provides: -
correct answer ✅N1 limits and target N1 for the auto throttle and
command airspeeds for the auto throttle and AFDS
AFDS and auto throttle are controlled by: -
correct answer ✅Using the AFDS Mode Control Panel (MCP) and
the FMC
Illuminated MCP mode selector switch (green light) indicates: -
correct answer ✅mode selection and that the mode can be
deselected
The Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) is a dual system
consisting of __________ -
correct answer ✅Two individual flight control computers (FCCs)
and a single mode control panel.
FM 6.40.10.1
,Autoflight 737Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited unless both of
the following pilot-controlled conditions are met: -
correct answer ✅-No force is being applied to the control wheel
-The STAB TRIP AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL
All Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) modes can be
disengaged either by selecting another command mode or
___________. -
correct answer ✅By disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off
FM 6.40.10.1
What allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time? -
correct answer ✅The approach mode
FM 6.40.10.2
, Autoflight 737Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:
-
correct answer ✅1. Pushing either A/P disengage switch
2. Pushing A/P DISENGAGE bar down
3. Pushing illuminated A/P ENGAGE SWITCH
4. Pushing either TOGA switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or
CMD below 2000 feet RA
5. Pushing either TOGA switch after touchdown with both
autopilots engaged in CMD
6. Activating either pilot's control wheel trim switch or loss of
respective hydraulic system pressure
7. Activating either pilots control wheel trim switch
8. Left/Right IRS system failure or Fault
