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Boeing 777 B2: Auto Flight (ATA 22)Type training questions & answers

AFDCs, backdrive actuators, autopilot engagement, AFDS modes, autoland status and the TMCF.

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  1. 1.Which systems ARINC 629 bus does the left AFDC use?

    • A.The left systems bus
    • B.The right systems bus
    • C.The center systems bus
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    Correct answer: A. The left systems bus

    The left AFDC transmits and receives on the left systems ARINC 629 bus. Ref AMM 22-11-00.

  2. 2.Where does the right AFDC receive flight controls data from?

    • A.The left and right flight controls 629 buses
    • B.All three flight controls ARINC 629 buses
    • C.The onside flight controls ARINC 429 bus
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    Correct answer: B. All three flight controls ARINC 629 buses

    Each AFDC listens to all three flight controls ARINC 629 buses. Ref AMM 22-11-00.

  3. 3.Which AFDCs connect to the backdrive actuators?

    • A.Left and center only
    • B.Right and center only
    • C.Left and right only
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    Correct answer: C. Left and right only

    Only the left and right AFDCs drive the backdrive actuators. Ref AMM 22-11-00.

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