Mode Control Panel
LNAV Switch

Push –

  • Commands AFDS roll to intercept and track the active FMC route.
  • Annunciates LNAV as roll mode and illuminates LNAV switch light.

LNAV Mode

In LNAV mode, the FMC controls AFDS roll to intercept and track active
FMC route. Active route is entered and modified through FMC CDUs and
can include SIDs, STARs, and instrument approaches.
LNAV engagement criteria on the ground:

  • Origin runway in flight plan.
  • Active route entered in FMC.
  • Track of first leg within 5 degrees of runway heading.
  • LNAV selected prior to TO/GA. Once TO/GA is engaged, the LNAV
    switch light is extinguished until 400 feet AGL


Option - Bank angle limit is 30 degrees above 200 AGL

Option - Honeywell FCC -708 and on.

  • Bank angle is limited to 8 degrees below 200 feet and 30 degrees
    above 200 feet AGL.
  • LNAV guidance becomes active at 50 feet AGL.
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