A320: Autoflight | Quiz - Pilot George, L3 Airline Academy (CTC Aviation) Cadet Blog

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Q19482 If the ATHR is Switched OFF on the Instinctive Buttons, what happened to the Thrust?

Manual thurst mode is engaged.

ENG THR matches the current THR LVR position at the point of disconnect.

THR LOCK until pilots set desired manual thrust.

Nothing.

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Q19504 What happens if you Fly Over a Magenta D [in a circle] when in Managed Nav?

Three clicks, mode reversion to HDG.

Approach mode automatically activates.

SPEED BRAKE flashes on the ND.

SPEED BRAKE appears in Amber

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Q19473 Are constraints adhered to if you pull the HDG knob during a Managed Descent / Climb?

No.

Yes, depending on the class of airspace.

Yes, if autothrust is engaged.

Yes.

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Q19489 How can you get out of “LAND” Mode?

Turn off FD or AP

None of these.

Go-Around

Both options.

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Q19485 What is the Minimum Speed Possible with ATHR ON?

VSW

VaMAX

VaProt

VLS

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Q19459 How is the Metric Altitude displayed and what information is Displayed when enabled?

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. FCU.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. Alt tape (current at the top, selected at the bottom) and top of the SD.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. Alt tape (selected at the top, current at the bottom) and bottom of the SD.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. On the scratchpad of the MCDU.

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Q19468 What is Signified by the MANAGED SPD RANGE Bug in a Managed Descent?

ECON/AUTO SPD mode active.

The ATC speed tolerance in the current airspace.

The suitable speeds for descent.

Autothrust speed control is lost.

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Q19464 When can Both Autopilots be Selected at the Same time?

When LOC and GS modes are armed or engaged

When approach mode is engaged.

At all phases of flight

For a non-precision approach.

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Q19499 What happens if you Press the LS Button on the EFIS Control Panel?

G/S Indications

G/S & LOC indications appear on the PFD

LOC Indications

ILS Approach Mode activates

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Q19507 After a G/A, how can you now Follow the G/A Procedure?

Activate your secondary flight plan.

Perf Page, Active Go Around Phase. Or.. Enable Nav mode.

Ask ATC for Vectors.

Manually fly it.

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Q19481 What happens if the THR LVR ATHR buttons are pushed for more than 15 seconds?

ATHR is lost for the remainder of the flight along with any ATHR associated protections.

Manual thurst mode is engaged.

ATHR is lost for the remainder of the flight.

ATHR disconnects as normal.

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Q19496 What causes the Memo “SPEED BRK” Flashing (amber) to Appear?

When the autothrust wishes to add thrust but you still have speedbrakes out.

Speed Brakes must be retracted

Speed Brakes must be extended

Move SPD BRKs to 1/2.

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Q19465 Why should the Autopilot NOT be Switched Off on the F.C.U.?

The autopilot turns off with no subsequent notification.

Autopilot switches off with three clicks only.

It triggers a intermittent CRC, LVL2 ECAM,

It triggers a continuous CRC, LVL1 ECAM,

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Q19497 What happens on the PFD Altitude Tape when the Aircraft descends below MDA?

Alt box flashes.

Altitude numbers turn red.

Alt box turns amber.

Altitude numbers turn amber.

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Q19508 What happens to the RA Indication during a Cat 3 Approach with DH 50?

It goes red.

It turns green.

It flases red.

It turns amber.

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Quiz: A320: Autoflight