Primary Flight Controls

Question 1

Primary flight controls are all comprised of ___ and ____

Answer 1

Control surface and control tab

Question 2

The rudder hydraulic pressure decreases to zero when ____________.

Answer 2

The RUDDER POWER switch is turned off

Question 3

The primary purpose of the EFAS is to counter ___________created by ________engine asymmetric thrust during ____________ and ____________.

Answer 3

Adverse yaw; outboard; takeoffs and landings

Question 4

The engine failure assist system (EFAS) provides ______________ rudder input based on N1 RPM differential between the outboard engines.

Answer 4

Preventative

Question 5

Which flight control surface is mechanically locked out of the control system when the outboard flaps are fully retracted?

Answer 5

Outboard ailerons

Question 6

Which primary flight control surface is normally moved hydraulically?

Answer 6

Rudder

Question 7

A rudder feel unit and Q-bellows provide rudder feel at the pedals during hydraulic powered operation. The amount of feel at the pedal is a function of, and proportional to, the amount of _____ and __

Answer 7

Pedal deflection and airplane speed

Question 8

Before checking the powered rudder during preflight, allow hydraulic rudder pressure to build to approx. ________ psi.

Answer 8

2,800

Question 9

To make the pilot aware of a N1 differential of 1,500 rpm (30% N1) or greater between outboard engines, which indicates a probable engine failure, a ___________ light is installed on the pilot’s forward panel.

Answer 9

ASM THRUST light

Question 10

What are the primary flight controls?

Answer 10

Rudder, elevator and ailerons

Question 11

What should you do with the flight controls if winds are expected to gust up to 50 knots on the ground?

Answer 11

Retract the flaps

Question 12

To accurately check the elevator travel during the Interior Inspection, the stabilizer must be positioned _________.

Answer 12

6 to 11 units nose-up trim