Type training · Boeing 737 Classic B2 · ATA 34
Boeing 737 Classic B2: Flight Management Computer System (ATA 34)Type training questions & answers
FMC navigation and radio updating, LNAV and VNAV, CDU messages and pages, and the alternate navigation CDU.
- A worked explanation on every question
- Written for the 737-300/400/500 avionics
- Read in English or 15 other languages
Sample Flight Management Computer System questions with answers
Three questions from the free preview. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
1.What does the 737 Classic FMCS provide to the DFCS and A/T?
- A.Only radio tuning commands for the navaids
- B.Attitude and heading data for the displays
- C.LNAV, VNAV, speed and N1 targets
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Correct answer: C. LNAV, VNAV, speed and N1 targets
It gives lateral and vertical guidance, cost-optimal speed and thrust targets and N1 limits. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-61-00.
2.Do the 737 Classic autopilot and radios work if the FMCS fails?
- A.Yes, all others stay operative
- B.No, they all fail with the FMC
- C.Only the autothrottle stops working
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Correct answer: A. Yes, all others stay operative
All other automatic flight, inertial and radio navigation systems work with or without the FMCS. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-61-00.
3.How is a new navigation database put into the 737 Classic FMC?
- A.With a data loader
- B.Typed into the CDU
- C.By ACARS uplink only
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Correct answer: A. With a data loader
A new navigation database is loaded into the FMC with a software data loader. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-61-00.
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