Which flight systems rely on ADS data for guidance and control?

• A. Autopilot and Flight Management System
• B. Cabin Temperature Control
• C. Fuel Jettison System
• D. Cargo Handling System

Answer: (A)

Air Data System provides the key flight parameters that flight control computers need to guide and control the aeroplane, such as indicated airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, Mach number, and outside air temperature. The autopilot uses these data to maintain the commanded speed, altitude, and flight path, while the Flight Management System relies on the same information to compute performance, navigation, and landing targets. Other systems—like cabin temperature control, fuel jettison, and cargo handling—do not participate in flight guidance or control based on air data; they serve environmental control, weight management, and loading operations, respectively.