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What is the primary purpose of the mode selector switch in the autopilot engagement process?
What is the primary purpose of the mode selector switch in the autopilot engagement process?
- To check the serviceability of the vertical gyro contacts
- To monitor the power relays
- To select the autopilot mode (correct)
- To control the movement of the servo clutches
What happens when the engage switch is moved to the autopilot position?
What happens when the engage switch is moved to the autopilot position?
- The engage interlock relay is de-energized
- The servo clutches are de-energized
- The mode selector switch is locked in the MAN position
- The engage interlock relay is energized, providing power to the servo clutches (correct)
What is the purpose of the power monitoring relays in the autopilot system?
What is the purpose of the power monitoring relays in the autopilot system?
- To check the serviceability of the Mach trim coupler relays
- To monitor the servo clutch operation
- To control the autopilot mode selection
- To monitor the power supply to the autopilot system (correct)
What is the function of the turn control switch in the autopilot system?
What is the function of the turn control switch in the autopilot system?
What happens when the engage switch is in the off position?
What happens when the engage switch is in the off position?
What causes the autopilot to disengage?
What causes the autopilot to disengage?
What is the primary purpose of the gain scheduling in the aircraft's software program?
What is the primary purpose of the gain scheduling in the aircraft's software program?
What is the function of the interlocks in the autopilot system?
What is the function of the interlocks in the autopilot system?
What happens to the autopilot system's attitude sensing elements and signal processing elements when the aircraft is powered but the engage switch is off?
What happens to the autopilot system's attitude sensing elements and signal processing elements when the aircraft is powered but the engage switch is off?
What is the primary responsibility of the autopilot system?
What is the primary responsibility of the autopilot system?
What is the purpose of the autopilot system's engagement requirements?
What is the purpose of the autopilot system's engagement requirements?
What is the relationship between the autopilot system and the pilot's control commands?
What is the relationship between the autopilot system and the pilot's control commands?
What is the primary purpose of ensuring no possibility of a clutch or hold-in coil receiving power from another source in the event of an electrical fault?
What is the primary purpose of ensuring no possibility of a clutch or hold-in coil receiving power from another source in the event of an electrical fault?
What is the condition required for the engage interlock relay to be energized when the pilot wishes to engage the yaw damper?
What is the condition required for the engage interlock relay to be energized when the pilot wishes to engage the yaw damper?
What is the primary function of the flight controller panel with a turn knob and a pitch wheel?
What is the primary function of the flight controller panel with a turn knob and a pitch wheel?
What is the precaution the pilot must take when using the turn knob to select a roll attitude?
What is the precaution the pilot must take when using the turn knob to select a roll attitude?
What is the characteristic of aircraft with Control Wheel Steering (CWS) that allows the pilot to input commands?
What is the characteristic of aircraft with Control Wheel Steering (CWS) that allows the pilot to input commands?
What is the autopilot mode in which the pilot can operate the flight controller panel to manually command an attitude change?
What is the autopilot mode in which the pilot can operate the flight controller panel to manually command an attitude change?
What happens to the autothrottle when the autopilot is disengaged?
What happens to the autothrottle when the autopilot is disengaged?
What is the primary effect of raising the spoiler of one wing?
What is the primary effect of raising the spoiler of one wing?
What is the purpose of the speed select knob and indicator?
What is the purpose of the speed select knob and indicator?
What is the function of the elevators in an aircraft?
What is the function of the elevators in an aircraft?
Where are the autothrottle disconnect switches located?
Where are the autothrottle disconnect switches located?
What is the purpose of the TOGA switches?
What is the purpose of the TOGA switches?
What happens when the pilot pulls the control column back?
What happens when the pilot pulls the control column back?
What is the capability of a Flight Management System (FMS)?
What is the capability of a Flight Management System (FMS)?
What is the function of the rudder in an aircraft?
What is the function of the rudder in an aircraft?
What must the pilot do after landing when using a Flight Management System (FMS)?
What must the pilot do after landing when using a Flight Management System (FMS)?
How are the control surfaces moved in a manually operated flight control system?
How are the control surfaces moved in a manually operated flight control system?
What is the effect of pushing the right pedal forward in an aircraft?
What is the effect of pushing the right pedal forward in an aircraft?