Green text on the FMA indicates which condition?

Green text on the FMA indicates which condition?

• A. Engaged FMA mode
• B. Armed FMA mode
• C. Selected FMA mode
• D. No engagement

Answer: (A)

Green on the FMA shows that a mode is actually engaged and actively guiding the aircraft. When you have the autopilot/flight director set to a specific mode (for example, altitude hold, navigation, or speed) and it’s in effect, its label on the FMA will be green to signal it’s currently controlling the flight. Modes that are only armed or merely selected but not yet engaged appear in a different color or style, indicating they are not actively controlling the aircraft at the moment.

Green on the FMA shows that a mode is actually engaged and actively guiding the aircraft. When you have the autopilot/flight director set to a specific mode (for example, altitude hold, navigation, or speed) and it’s in effect, its label on the FMA will be green to signal it’s currently controlling the flight. Modes that are only armed or merely selected but not yet engaged appear in a different color or style, indicating they are not actively controlling the aircraft at the moment.