[2] Figure 40-2 illustrates an example of the descent phase.
Fig. 40-2 VNAV descent
VNAV descent path are projected by FMC during cruise operation. The FMC continually computes the top of descent and the end of descent based on active flight plan and navigation and performace data bases. VNAV descent is almost automatic and its goal is to get the airplane to the glideslope capture point by the most economical means. LNAV must remain valid to make a VNAV path descent.
A. Initial condition -------- with the A/P in CMD, VNAV engaged and the MCP altitude set equal to the FMC cruise altitude, the A/P and A/T are commanded to the FMC described vertical path. Prior to reaching the top of descent( T/D), a lower altitude must be selected on the MCP.
B. Descent one ------ At T/D, the FMC provides guidance to the A/P and A/T to command the VNAV descent path. In VNAV descent path, if 255 knots is exceeded below 10,000 feet, FMC sets LVL CHG (Level change) reversion request.
C. Level off at BARON altitude ------- FMC direct A/P to command a level off at the BARON (the last waypoint) altitude.
D. Descent Two ------ Preparation for a descent consists of selection of a lower altitude on the MCP. At top of descend ( T/D) , the FMC provides guidance to the A/P and A/T to command the VNAV descent path.
E. Level off at MCP altitude -------- Acquiring the MCP ALT causes the A/P to command a level off at the MCP altitude even though this deviates from the VNAV descent path.
F. Descent three -------- Selecting a new MCP ALT causes the VNAV switch light to go out and the ALT HOLD and SPEED mode switches to illuminate. A/T command and airspeed target are changed to MCP speed. VNAV path descent is initiated by pressing the VNAV mode switch on the MCP. FMC provides vertical speed guidance to the A/P and A/T to recapture the VNAV path.
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