737 Autoflight Best Exam Questions
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While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prohibited
The AFDS is a dual system consisting of _____ individual FCCs (flight control
computers) and a single mode control panel - CORRECT ANSWER-Two
All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select
another command mode or _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-By disengaging
the autopilot and turning the flight directors off
Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited. - CORRECT
ANSWER-No force is being applied to the control wheel
The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is NORMAL
When you are in single autopilot operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability
and autopilot go around capability are - CORRECT ANSWER-Not available
What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Approach mode
The Autopilot automatically disengages when - CORRECT ANSWER-Activating either
pilots control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
Pushing either autopilot disengage switch or pushing either TOGA switch with a single
autopilot engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000' RA
On the 737, the flight directors can be operated - CORRECT ANSWER-With our without
the autopilot and autothrottle
, How do you know which FCC is the master - CORRECT ANSWER-by illumination of
the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
What following indications are displayed in the autopilot status display located above
the altitude indicator - CORRECT ANSWER-CMD, FD, 1CH
CWS P, CWS R
What does CMD indicated in the autopilot status display of the AFDS - CORRECT
ANSWER-One or both autopilots are engaged
What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pitch mode engaged in CWS
What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Roll mode engaged in CWS
What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS - CORRECT
ANSWER-For a single autopilot ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and
remains on for the entire approach
What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit
displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go around N1 setting
What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains thrust at a reduced go around setting
What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle
Mode? - CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP
IAS/MACH display. The auto throttle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust
mode display
What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle
Mode? - CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP
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While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prohibited
The AFDS is a dual system consisting of _____ individual FCCs (flight control
computers) and a single mode control panel - CORRECT ANSWER-Two
All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select
another command mode or _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-By disengaging
the autopilot and turning the flight directors off
Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited. - CORRECT
ANSWER-No force is being applied to the control wheel
The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is NORMAL
When you are in single autopilot operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability
and autopilot go around capability are - CORRECT ANSWER-Not available
What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Approach mode
The Autopilot automatically disengages when - CORRECT ANSWER-Activating either
pilots control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
Pushing either autopilot disengage switch or pushing either TOGA switch with a single
autopilot engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000' RA
On the 737, the flight directors can be operated - CORRECT ANSWER-With our without
the autopilot and autothrottle
, How do you know which FCC is the master - CORRECT ANSWER-by illumination of
the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
What following indications are displayed in the autopilot status display located above
the altitude indicator - CORRECT ANSWER-CMD, FD, 1CH
CWS P, CWS R
What does CMD indicated in the autopilot status display of the AFDS - CORRECT
ANSWER-One or both autopilots are engaged
What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pitch mode engaged in CWS
What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Roll mode engaged in CWS
What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS - CORRECT
ANSWER-For a single autopilot ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and
remains on for the entire approach
What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit
displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go around N1 setting
What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains thrust at a reduced go around setting
What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle
Mode? - CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP
IAS/MACH display. The auto throttle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust
mode display
What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle
Mode? - CORRECT ANSWER-The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP
