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Boeing 737 Classic B2: Auto Flight (ATA 22)Type training questions & answers
DFCS autopilot and flight director, MCP and FMA, Mach and speed trim, yaw damper, altitude alert and autothrottle.
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- Written for the 737-300/400/500 avionics
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Sample Auto Flight questions with answers
Three questions from the free preview. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
1.What is the 737 Classic autopilot and flight director system called in the AMM?
- A.FMGC with two channels
- B.DFCS with two FCCs
- C.AFCS with three FCCs
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Correct answer: B. DFCS with two FCCs
The digital flight control system has two flight control computers, A and B, with the mode control panel. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 22-11-00.
2.What is the 737 Classic MCP bank angle limit range?
- A.10 to 30 degrees in 5° steps
- B.15 to 35 degrees in 5° steps
- C.5 to 25 degrees in 10° steps
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Correct answer: A. 10 to 30 degrees in 5° steps
The BANK LIMIT selector has five positions from 10 to 30° in 5° steps. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 22-11-00.
3.How is the 737 Classic MCP altitude window adjusted?
- A.500 ft steps, and 50 ft when pushed in
- B.1,000 ft steps, 100 ft pushed in
- C.100 ft steps only, in every mode
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Correct answer: B. 1,000 ft steps, 100 ft pushed in
Normally 1,000 ft increments, 100 ft with the knob pushed in (some MCPs use 100 ft only); it shows 10,000 ft at turn on. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 22-11-00.
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