KLM MD-11 - AP;FD Go-Around; FD Takeoff

MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Automatic Flight -
Description and Operation
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At about 50 feet, FLARE mode is initiated. The AP commands an exponential
flare path and the throttles retard if engaged. The FMA annunciates FLARE
DUAL LAND or FLARE SINGLE LAND in the altitude control window and
RETARD in the speed control window.
At touchdown, main wheel spin-up is sensed and ROLLOUT mode is initiated.
The auto ground spoilers partially extend (full extension at nose gear
compression). The FMA annunciates ROLLOUT in both the roll and altitude
control windows. Pitch is reduced from that required for flare to the attitude
required for nose wheel touchdown. The localizer centerline is maintained
throughout rollout with rudders.
At initiation of reverse thrust, the ATS disengages.
The AP should be disconnected at the completion of ground rollout before
attempting to turn off the runway.
An approach terminated by leveling off at the selected MDA without entering a
land mode can be accomplished by setting the altitude in the FCP altitude window
to the MDA baro altitude displayed on the PFD.
AP/FD Go-Around
Pushing the GA switch on the center throttle during approach conditions (RA less
than 2500 ft. and flaps or slats extended) causes the following:
• Aircraft will exit any mode it is in.
• FDs pop up and go to go-around mode even if selected off.
• If AP on, AP will follow FD commands.
• AP/FD rolls wings level if bank more than 3 degrees (current heading
held if bank less than 3 degrees).
• Bank angle limited to 10 degrees.
• ATS goes to go-around limits.
• Parallel rudder active (in case of engine failure) or LOC modes are
captured.
• Reference speed and PITCH appear on FMA.
• GO-AROUND appears in altitude window.
• Windshear pitch guidance provided if windshear warning active.
WINDSHEAR will appear on the FMA.
AP GA remains engaged after a momentary touchdown if GA is selected before
main gear spinup. Selection after spinup disengages the AP. FD GA can be
engaged from below 2500 feet RA to 20 seconds after nose gear compression.
FD Takeoff
The FD takeoff mode is automatically established on the ground if:
• On-ground conditions exist for more than 20 seconds and,
October 02, 2006