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Q1. A closed loop control system in which a small power input controls a much larger power output in a strictly proportionate manner is known as:
a servomechanism.
Q2. When an aircraft, operating in the VOR coupled mode, approaches the “cone of confusion” over a VOR station, the roll channel of the autopilot:
temporarily switches over to the heading mode.
Q3. Among the following functions of an autopilot, those related to the airplane guidance are: 1- pitch attitude holding 2- horizontal wing holding 3- indicated airspeed or Mach number holding 4- altitude holding 5- VOR axis holding 6- yaw damping. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
3, 4 and 5.
Q4. A landing is performed automatically when the autopilot and auto-throttle ensure good performance from the final approach:
during the landing roll and sometimes until the aircraft comes to a complete stop.
Q5. An automatic landing is carried out when the automatic pilot:
and the autothrottle ensure a correct final approach, at least up to ground roll
Q6. On an autopilot coupled approach, GO AROUND mode is engaged:
by the pilot pushing a button located on the throttles.
Q7. The autopilot is divided into two basic modes, what are they called?
Lateral mode (HDG) and Vertical mode (VS).
Q8. In a selected axis capture mode, the autopilot gives a bank attitude input:
proportional to the deviation between the selected heading and the current heading but not exceeding a given value.
Q9. When only one autopilot is used for climbing, cruising and approach, the system is considered:
“fail passive” or without failure effect but with disconnection.
Q10. The engagement of an autopilot is not possible when: 1- there is a fault in the electrical power supply 2- the controlled-turn knob is not set to centre-off 3- there is a synchronization fault in the pitch channel 4- there is a fault in the attitude reference unit The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
1, 2, 3, 4.
Q11. The autopilot basic modes include, among other things, the following functions : 1- pitch attitude hold 2- pressure altitude hold 3- horizontal wing hold 4- heading hold. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
1,3
Q12. A landing will be considered to be performed in the SEMI-AUTOMATIC mode when: 1- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam until the decision height is reached then is disengaged automatically. 2- the autothrottle maintains a constant speed until the decision height is reached then is disengaged automatically. 3- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam until flare.
1 and 2.
Q13. The interception of a localizer beam by the autopilot takes place:
at a constant heading
Q14. The command functions of an autopilot include, among others, the holding of: 1- vertical speed 2- altitude 3- attitude 4- bank 5- heading The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is :
1.2.05
Q15. When the auto-pilot is engaged; the role of the automatic trim is to:
relieve the A.P. servo motor and return the aircraft in-trim at A.P. disconnect
Q16. An automatic pilot is a system which can ensure the functions of:
piloting and guidance of an aircraft in both the horizontal and vertical planes.
Q17. A landing will be considered to be performed in the AUTOMATIC mode when: 1- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam until the decision height is reached then is disengaged automatically. 2- the autothrottle maintains a constant speed until the decision height is reached then is disengaged automatically. 3- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam until touchdown and ground roll.
3, 4 and 5.
Q18. An automatic landing system necessitating that the landing be continued manually in the case of a system failure during an automatic approach is called “FAIL….”
“PASSIVE”
Q19. An autopilot capable of holding at least altitude and heading mode is compulsory:
for IFR or night flights with only one pilot.
Q20. Among the following functions of an autopilot, those related to the airplane stabilization are: 1- pitch attitude holding 2- horizontal wing holding 3- displayed heading or inertial track holding 4- indicated airspeed or Mach number holding 5- yaw damping 6- VOR axis holding. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
1, 2 and 5.
Q21. The synchronization of the autopilot control channel system : 1- enables the prevention of jerks during disengagement 2- enables the cancellation of rudder control signals 3- enables the prevention of jerks during engagement 4- functions in the heading, navigation, approach modes. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
3,4
Q22. A semi-automatic landing system disconnects itself automatically:
at approximately 100 ft.
Q23. A pilot engages the control wheel steering (CWS) of a conventional autopilot and carries out a manoeuvre in roll. When the control wheel is released, the autopilot will:
maintain the flight attitude obtained at that moment.
Q24. In an auto-pilot slaved powered control circuit, the system which ensures synchronisation:
can itself, when it fails, prevent the automatic pilot from being engaged.
Q25. From a flight mechanics point of view, the “guidance” functions of a transport airplane autopilot consist in:
monitoring the movements of the centre of gravity in the three dimensions of space (path).
Q26. An automatic landing system which can keep on operating without deterioration of its performances following the failure of one of the autopilots is called “FAIL…:
“OPERATIONAL”
Q27. The functions of an autopilot (basic modes) consist of:
stabilizing and monitoring the movement around the airplane centre of gravity.
Q28. A pilot has to carry out a single-pilot IFR flight on a light twin-engined aircraft for cargo transport. The purpose of the automatic pilot is at least to hold the:
heading and to hold the altitude
Q29. In automatic landing mode, when the 2 autopilots are used, the system is considered:
“fail operational” or without failure effect with function always ensured.
Q30. In a transport airplane, an autopilot comprises, in addition to the mode display devices, the following fundamental elements : 1- Airflow valve 2- Sensors 3- Comparators 4- Computers 5- Amplifiers 6- Servo-actuators. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Q31. The Altitude Select System:
Is annunciated by light and/or sound when airplane is approaching selected altitude
Q32. The calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach holding mode is carried out by: 1- the autopilot pitch channel in the climb mode at a constant calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number 2- the autothrottles in the climb mode at a constant calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number 3- the autopilot pitch channel in the altitude or glide path holding mode 4- the autothrottles in the altitude or glide path holding mode.
1 and 4.
Q33. During a Category II automatic approach, the height information is supplied by the:
radio altimeter.
Q34. During an automatic landing, from a height of about 50 ft the:
autopilot maintains a vertical speed depending on the radio altimeter height.
Q35. In automatic landing mode, in case of failure of one of the two autopilots, the system is considered:
“fail passive” or without failure effect but with disconnection.
Q36. The correction of the control surface deflection made by the auto-pilot calculator in order to keep a given altitude will be all the more significant when the: 1- difference between the attitude necessary to keep the given or reference altitude and the instantaneous attitude is high. 2- variation speed of the difference between the attitude necessary to maintain the altitude is high.
1, 2, 3 and 4.
Q37. When an automatic landing is interrupted by a go-around: 1- the autothrottle reacts immediately upon the pilot action on the TO/GA (Take-off/Go-around) switch in order to recover the maximum thrust 2- the autopilot monitors the climb and the rotation of the airplane 3- the autopilot retracts the landing gear and reduces the flap deflection in order to reduce the drag
1, 2 and 5.
Q38. The control law of a transport airplane autopilot control channel may be defined as the relationship between the:
computer input deviation data and the output control deflection signals.
Q39. When using the autopilot, the function of the pitch channel automatic trim is to: 1- cancel the hinge moment of the elevator 2- ease as much as possible the load of the servo-actuator 3- restore to the pilot a correctly trimmed airplane during the autopilot disengagement The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
1, 2 and 3.
Q40. The correction of the control surface deflection made by the automatic pilot calculator in order to stabilize the longitudinal attitude will be all the more significant as the: 1- difference between the reference attitude and the instantaneous attitude is high. 2- rate of change of the difference between the reference attitude and the instantaneous attitude is high.
1,2.
Q41. An autopilot is selected “ON” in mode “altitude hold,” the pilot alters the barometric pressure set on the sub-scale of his altimeter, the:
aircraft will remain at the same altitude, the autopilot takes its pressure information from the static source
Q42. When being engaged, and without selecting a particular mode, an automatic pilot enables:
aeroplane stabilisation with attitude hold or maintaining vertical speed and possibly automatic trim.
