CH07 A320 Flight Controls

Question 1

FCTRL_002

Describe the roles of the Elevator Aileron Computers (ELAC 1 and ELAC 2).

▪ Provides control of the ______, ______, and ______ ______ ______ (___).
▪ Determines requirement for and activates ______ ______ during rolls, and ______ ______ for yaw.
▪ Both ELACs are normally ______. Should one fail, the remaining ELAC ______ assumes all ELAC-related functions.

Elevator Aileron Computers: ______

Answer 1

FCTRL_002

Describe the roles of the Elevator Aileron Computers (ELAC 1 and ELAC 2).

▪ Provides control of the Elevators, Ailerons, and Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS).
▪ Determines requirement for and activates spoiler assist during rolls, and rudder input for yaw.
▪ Both ELACs are normally active. Should one fail, the remaining ELAC automatically assumes all ELAC-related functions.

Elevator Aileron Computers: ELAC

Question 2

FCTRL_003

Describe the roles of the Flight Augmentation Computers (FAC 1 and FAC 2).

▪Provides control of the Rudder to include:

• _____ coordination
• _____ damping
• High/Low speed _____ limiting
• _____ trim

Only one _____ is active at a time with the other serving as a _____.

_____ ______ ______: FAC

Answer 2

FCTRL_003

Describe the roles of the Flight Augmentation Computers (FAC 1 and FAC 2).

▪Provides control of the Rudder to include:

• Turn coordination
• Yaw damping
• High/Low speed rudder limiting
• Rudder trim

Only one FAC is active at a time with the other serving as a backup.

Flight Augmentation Computers: FAC

Question 3

FCTRL_004

Describe the roles of the Spoiler Elevator Computers (SEC 1, SEC 2 and SEC 3):

▪All SECs are _____ during operations with each responsible for a _____ pair, or pairs, of _____ panels.

▪SEC 1 and SEC 2 can provide _____ control of the _____ and _____ in the event of a dual _____ failure.

_____ _____ _____: SEC

THS: _____ _____ _____

Answer 3

▪All SECs are active during operations with each responsible for a specific pair, or pairs, of spoiler panels.

▪SEC 1 and SEC 2 can provide backup control of the Elevators and THS in the event of a dual ELAC failure.

Spoiler Elevator Computers: SEC

THS: Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer

Question 4

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

❇️Normal Law:

▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s ____, ____, and ____ limits during ____ operations.
▪ All ________ are available in order to prevent the aircraft from ____its designed flight ____.

Active when all, or nearly all, ____ are functioning ______.

Answer 4

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

❇️Normal Law:

▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s pitch, roll, and yaw limits during normal operations.
▪ All protections are available in order to prevent the aircraft from exceeding its designed flight envelope.

Active when all, or nearly all, systems are functioning correctly.

Question 5

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws.

❇️ Alternate Law:

▪ Defines the _______ _______ _______’ logic of the aircraft’s _______, _______, and _______ limits in response to multiple _______ involving a _______ _______ _______, _______, or _______ system’s (_______).

▪ Maintains a high level of _______, though some flight control characteristics _______, and some flight envelope _______ are lost.

AIR DATA INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM: ______

Answer 5

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws.

❇️ Alternate Law:

▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s pitch, roll, and yaw limits in response to multiple failures involving a Flight Control computer, Hydraulic, or Navigation system/s (ADIRS).

▪ Maintains a high level of capability, though some flight control characteristics change, and some flight envelope protections are lost.

AIR DATA INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM: ADIRS

Question 6

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

Direct Law:

▪ Typically occurs as the result of the ______ ______ ______ while in ______ Law but, can also be the result of more significant ______ failures.

▪ ______ ______ feel, and response is like a ______ aircraft but, all ______ are lost.

Answer 6

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

Direct Law:
▪ Typically occurs as the result of the landing gear lowered while in Alternate Law but, can also be the result of more significant system failures.

▪ Flight control feel, and response is like a conventional aircraft but, all protections are lost.

Question 7

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

Mechanical Backup Law:

▪ Occurs when all ______ ______ ______ have ______ or there has been a ______ loss of ______ power.

▪ ______ ______ are inoperative, and the aircraft can only be controlled by manual ______ ______, ______ ______ and ______ ______.

Answer 7

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

Mechanical Backup Law:
▪ Occurs when all flight control computers have failed or there has been a total loss of electrical power.

▪ Side sticks are inoperative, and the aircraft can only be controlled by manual pitch trim, rudder pedals and engine thrust.

Question 8

FCTRL_006

Describe the Flight Control Laws:

Abnormal Law:

▪ Provides sufficient _______ to _______ from _______ attitudes as the result of extraordinary _______ event.

▪ Is a subset of _______ Law.

Answer 8

Abnormal Law:

▪ Provides sufficient control to recover from unusual attitudes as the result of extraordinary external event.

▪ Is a subset of Alternate Law.

Question 9

FCTRL_008

Describe Load Factor Demand.

▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.
▪ Flight control computers interpret ______ change commands as ___-___ changes:

• Climb commands (Stick __) result in a ______ ___-___ change
• Descent commands (Stick ______) result in ______ ___-___ change
• ______ stick results in ______ ___-___ change

Answer 9

FCTRL_008

Describe Load Factor Demand.

▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ Flight control computers interpret pitch change commands as G-load changes:

• Climb commands (Stick aft) result in a positive G-Load change
• Descent commands (Stick forward) result in negative G-Load change
• Neutral stick results in zero G-Load change

Question 10

FCTRL_009

Describe Automatic Pitch Trim during a roll.

▪ Automatic pitch trim is provided by the _______s in _______ and _______ Law.
▪ Pitch trim is automatically provided for bank angles up to and including __ degrees.

Answer 10

FCTRL_009

Describe Automatic Pitch Trim during a roll.

▪ Automatic pitch trim is provided by the ELACs in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ Pitch trim is automatically provided for bank angles up to and including 33 degrees.

Question 11

FCTRL_010

Describe Maneuver Protection.

▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.

▪ Restricts ______ ______ ______ movement that would cause the aircraft to ______ its designed structural ___-_____ limits:

Clean configuration

(Flaps and Slats retracted): ___g to ___g

Slats extended, & Flaps retracted: ___g to ___g

Slats and Flaps extended: ___g to ___g

Answer 11

FCTRL_010

Describe Maneuver Protection.

▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.

▪ Restricts flight control surface movement that would cause the aircraft to exceed its designed structural G-load limits:

Clean configuration

(Flaps and Slats retracted): -1.0g to +2.5g

Slats extended, & Flaps retracted: -1.0g to +2.5g

Slats and Flaps extended: 0.0g to +2.0g

Question 12

FCTRL_011

Describe Pitch Protection:

▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ Prevents excessive ____-____ and ____-____ attitudes.
▪ ELACs will allow attitudes no greater than ___^o nose-up, or ___^o nose-down, even if the sidestick is held _____ ___/_______.

ELAC:

Answer 12

FCTRL_011

Describe Pitch Protection:

▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ Prevents excessive nose-up and nose-down attitudes.
▪ ELACs will allow attitudes no greater than 30^o nose-up, or 15^o nose-down, even if the sidestick is held full aft/forward.

ELAC: Elevator Aileron Control

Question 13

FCTRL_012

Describe High Speed Protection:

High Speed Protection:

▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ Attempts to prevent aircraft from exceed ___/___.
▪ Autopilot automatically ______.
▪ ______s automatically pitch the aircraft __ to limit further ______, even if the sidestick is held ____ ______.

Answer 13

FCTRL_012

Describe High Speed Protection:

▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ Attempts to prevent aircraft from exceed VMO/MMO.
▪ Autopilot automatically disengages.
▪ ELACs automatically pitch the aircraft up to limit further acceleration, even if the sidestick is held full forward.

Question 14

FCTRL_013

Describe

Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot):

▪ Available only in _______ Law.

▪ _______ _______ _______ prevent the aircraft’s _____ __ _______ (___) from exceeding a predetermined threshold at ___ airspeeds.

▪ Autopilot automatically _______ and speed brakes, if deployed, _______ _____.

▪ Flight control computers logic changes from _______ _______ _______ to direct _______ pitch control.

▪ Pilot _______ input can override the _______ _______ _______ and further degrade the ____

Answer 14

FCTRL_013

Describe

Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot):

▪ Available only in Normal Law.

▪ Flight control computers prevent the aircraft’s angle of attack (AOA) from exceeding a predetermined threshold at low airspeeds.

▪ Autopilot automatically disengages and speed brakes, if deployed, automatically retract.

▪ Flight control computers logic changes from Load Factor Demand to direct sidestick pitch control.

▪ Pilot sidestick input can override the Flight Control computers and further degrade the AOA.

Question 15

FCTRL_014

Describe the indication of Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator:

▪ Alpha Prot is represented by the position of the top of the ____ and _____ band.

▪ Is available only in ______ Law.
▪ It can be overridden with ___ ____ ___ movement.

Answer 15

FCTRL_014

Describe the indication of Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator:

Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator.

▪ Alpha Prot is represented by the position of the top of the amber and black band.

▪ Is available only in Normal Law.
▪ It can be overridden with aft side stick movement.

Question 16

FCTRL_015

Describe Alpha Max and how it is indicated on the airspeed indicator.

▪Alpha Max is the ______ angle of attack (AOA) that the flight control computers will allow:

o Available only in ______ Law.

o It cannot be______ by the pilot with ___ ___ ______ ______.

▪ It is represented by the ___ of the ___ band on the airspeed indicator.

Answer 16

FCTRL_015

Describe Alpha Max and how it is indicated on the airspeed indicator.

▪Alpha Max is the highest angle of attack (AOA) that the flight control computers will allow:

o Available only in Normal Law.

o It cannot be overridden by the pilot with full aft sidestick pressure.

▪ It is represented by the top of the red band on the airspeed indicator.

Question 17

FCTRL_016

Describe Roll rate in Normal Law:

Roll rate in Normal Law:

▪ ____ side stick deflection yields the maximum allowable roll rate of __^o per second, regardless of ____ or ________.

▪ Deflecting a sidestick only halfway yields a roll rate ____ of the _______ allowable rate.

▪ Neutral sidestick commands a ____ change in roll rate.

Answer 17

Roll rate in Normal Law:

▪ Full side stick deflection yields the maximum allowable roll rate of 15^o per second, regardless of airspeed or configuration.

▪ Deflecting a sidestick only halfway yields a roll rate half of the maximum allowable rate.

▪ Neutral sidestick commands a zero change in roll rate.

Question 18

FCTRL_017

Describe Bank Angle Hold:

Only available in ______ Law.

• At commanded bank angles of ≤__º, the bank angle is ______ with automatic ______ ____ when ______ is released.

Answer 18

FCTRL_017

Describe Bank Angle Hold:

Only available in Normal Law.

• At commanded bank angles of ≤33º, the bank angle is maintained with automatic pitch trim when sidestick is released.

Question 19

FCTRL_017

Describe Positive Spiral Static Stability:

Only available in ______ Law.

• At commanded bank angles of >__º, if the ______ is released, bank angle ______ to and ______ __º.

________ pressure must be applied to the sidestick to hold bank angles ______ __º as well as _____.

Answer 19

FCTRL_017

Describe Positive Spiral Static Stability:

Positive Spiral Static Stability:

Only available in Normal Law.

• At commanded bank angles of >33º, if the sidestick is released, bank angle returns to and maintains 33º.

Continuous pressure must be applied to the sidestick to hold bank angles exceeding 33º as well as pitch.

Question 20

FCTRL_019

Describe the role of Automatic Pitch Trim during turns.

▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.

▪ At bank angles ≤__^o, the ______s automatically introduce the necessary ______ ______ through automatic ______ ______.

▪ At bank angles above __^o, this feature becomes ______,and __ ______ will be necessary to maintain a level turn.

Answer 20

FCTRL_019

Describe the role of Automatic Pitch Trim during turns.

▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.

▪ At bank angles ≤33^o, the ELACs automatically introduce the necessary back pressure through automatic pitch trim.

▪ At bank angles above 33^o, this feature becomes inhibited,and aft sidestick will be necessary to maintain a level turn.

Question 21

FCTRL_020

Describe Bank Angle Protection:

▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ ____s restrict ______ ______ to a maximum of __^o, even if ____ left or right ______ is maintained.

Answer 21

▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ ELACs restrict bank angle to a maximum of 67^o, even if full left or right sidestick is maintained.

Question 22

FCTRL_021

Recall the indications of Normal Law on the PFD.

▪ Green ______ signs displayed at:

• __º bank angle limit.
• +__º and -__º pitch attitude limits.
• _____ speed protection limit.

Answer 22

FCTRL_021

Recall the indications of Normal Law on the PFD.

▪ Green equal signs displayed at:

• 67º bank angle limit.
• +30º and -15º pitch attitude limits.
• High speed protection limit.

Question 23

FCTRL_022

Describe the Ground mode of Normal Law:

• Active when aircraft is __ __ _____.
• _____ relationship between the _____ and _____ _____ surfaces
• Permits pilot to perform a _____ _____ _____ and _____ the aircraft on _____.

Answer 23

FCTRL_022

Describe the Ground mode of Normal Law:

• Active when aircraft is on the ground.
• Direct relationship between the sidesticks and flight control surfaces
• Permits pilot to perform a flight control check and rotate the aircraft on takeoff.

Question 24

FCTRL_022

Describe the Flight mode of Normal Law:

• Active shortly ___ ______.
• All flight control computer ________ and _____ _________ take effect.

Answer 24

FCTRL_022

Describe the Flight mode of Normal Law:

• Active shortly after takeoff.
• All flight control computer protections and flight characteristics take effect.

Question 25

FCTRL\_022 Describe the **Landing mode of Normal Law:** * Becomes active as the aircraft descends through **\_\_’** AGL, at which point the **\_\_\_\_\_\_** “memorize” the aircraft’s **\_\_\_\_\_\_** attitude. * Beginning at **\_\_’** AGL, the **\_\_\_\_\_\_** add a gentle **\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_** pitch command. * Instinctively, the pilot counters this **\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_** action with **\_\_\_** sidestick input, resulting in a landing flare maneuver much like a **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** aircraft. * Shortly after landing, the aircraft returns to **\_\_\_\_\_\_** mode, and the ___ resets to \_\_.

Answer 25

FCTRL\_022 Describe the **Landing mode of Normal Law:** * Becomes active as the aircraft descends through **50’** AGL, at which point the **ELACs** “memorize” the aircraft’s **pitch** attitude. * Beginning at **30’** AGL, the **ELACs** add a gentle **nose down** pitch command. * Instinctively, the pilot counters this **nose-down** action with **aft** sidestick input, resulting in a landing flare maneuver much like a **conventional** aircraft. * Shortly after landing, the aircraft returns to **ground** mode, and the **THS** resets to **0**.

Question 26

FCTRL\_024 Explain how **Roll Control** is maintained while in **Alternate Law:** ▪ **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** relationship exists between **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** deflection. ▪ All roll control **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** are **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

Answer 26

FCTRL\_024 Explain how **Roll Control** is maintained while in **Alternate Law:** **Roll Control** in **Alternate Law:** ▪ **Direct** relationship exists between **sidestick deflection** and **elevator/aileron** deflection. ▪ All roll control **flight characteristics** and **protections** are **lost.**

Question 27

FCTRL\_025 Describe **High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** ▪ Becomes active slightly below **\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_** ▪ ELACS command the **\_\_\_\_\_\_** to **\_\_\_\_\_\_** the **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_**, attempting to prevent an **\_\_\_\_\_\_** in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**.** NOTE: High Speed Stability **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** be overridden by sidestick input.

Answer 27

FCTRL\_025 Describe **High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** **High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** ▪ Becomes active slightly below **VMO/MMO** ▪ ELACS command the **elevators** to **increase** the **aircraft’s pitch**, attempting to prevent an **increase** in **speed.** NOTE: High Speed Stability **can** be overridden by sidestick input.

Question 28

FCTRL\_025 Describe **Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** ▪ Becomes active at airspeed slightly **\_\_\_\_\_\_** than **\_\_\_\_** speed. ▪ Flight control computers command the**\_\_\_\_\_\_** to **\_\_\_\_\_\_** aircraft’s **\_\_\_\_\_\_** , attempting to**\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_** **.** NOTE: Low Speed Stability **\_\_\_\_\_\_** be overridden by sidestick input.

Answer 28

FCTRL\_025 Describe **Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** **Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:** ▪ Becomes active at airspeed slightly **higher** than **stall** speed. ▪ Flight control computers command the **elevators** to **decrease** aircraft’s **pitch**, attempting to **increase airspeed.** NOTE: Low Speed Stability **can** be overridden by sidestick input.

Question 29

FCTRL\_026 Recall the **Stall Warning Speed indication** on the **PFD** speed scale when in **Alternate** or **Direct Law:** ▪ Stall warning speed is represented by the **\_\_\_\_** of the **\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_\_** on the PFD speed scale.

Answer 29

FCTRL\_026 Recall the **Stall Warning Speed indication** on the **PFD** speed scale when in **Alternate** or **Direct Law:** ▪ Stall warning speed is represented by the **top** of the **black/red barber pole** on the PFD speed scale.

Question 30

FCTRL\_027 Recall the **Indications of Alternate Law:** ▪ All green ______ signs on the PFD associated with **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Law are replaced with **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_s**. ▪ **\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ LAW (\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_)** message in the **\_\_\_\_** memo section. NOTE: Contrary to the ECAM message, some **\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** remain active.

Answer 30

FCTRL\_027 Recall the **Indications of Alternate Law:** ▪ All green **equal** signs on the PFD associated with **Normal** Law are replaced with **amber Xs**. ▪ **F/CTL ALTN LAW (PROT LOST)** message in the **E/WD** memo section. NOTE: Contrary to the ECAM message, some **flight control computer protections** remain active.

Question 31

FCTRL\_029 Recall the **Indications of Direct Law:** ▪ The amber **\_\_**s present in **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Law remain in view. ▪ **\_\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_** (amber) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD. ▪ **\_\_/\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_ (\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_)** (amber) message in the E/WD memo section. NOTE: In this case, the ECAM message is correct and **\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** are lost.

Answer 31

FCTRL\_029 Recall the **Indications of Direct Law:** **Indications of Direct Law:** ▪ The amber **X**s present in **Alternate** Law remain in view. ▪ **USE MAN PITCH TRIM** (amber) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD. ▪ **F/CTL DIRECT LAW (PROT LOST)** (amber) message in the E/WD memo section. NOTE: In this case, the ECAM message is correct and **all protections** are lost.

Question 32

FCTRL\_030 Describe **Mechanical Backup Law:** ▪ Provides **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** control of the aircraft in the event **\_\_\_** flight control computers have **\_\_\_\_\_** or there is **\_\_\_\_\_**electrical **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. ▪ It is intended to be used only for as long as it takes to restore **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_** or **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 32

FCTRL\_030 Describe **Mechanical Backup Law:** ▪ Provides **mechanical** control of the aircraft in the event **all** flight control computers have **failed** or there is **total** electrical **failure**. ▪ It is intended to be used only for as long as it takes to **restore** **flight control computers** or **electrical power**.

Question 33

FCTRL\_031 Recall which **Flight Control Surfaces** are **operational** when in **Mechanical Backup Law:** 1. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** 2. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (\_\_\_)** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** (**\_\_\_**) connections to these flight controls **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**continued use only if **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** power to the respective **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** is available.

Answer 33

FCTRL\_031 Recall which **Flight Control Surfaces** are **operational** when in **Mechanical Backup Law:** 1. **Rudder** 2. **Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS)** **Mechanical** (**cable**) connections to these flight controls **permit** continued use only if **hydraulic** power to the respective **servos** is available.

Question 34

FCTRL\_032 Recall the **PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:** ▪ Amber **\_\_**s present in **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Law remain. ▪ **\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_** (RED) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD. NOTE: PFD displays are predicated on **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** being available

Answer 34

FCTRL\_032 Recall the **PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:** **PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:** ▪ Amber **X**s present in **Alternate** and **Direct** Law remain. ▪ **MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY** (RED) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD. NOTE: PFD displays are predicated on **electrical power** being available

Question 35

FCTRL\_033 Describe **Abnormal Law:** ▪ Ensures flight characteristics and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** associated with **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Law do not interfere with **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** from an **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** ▪ Essentially it is **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Law with no automatic **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_** or **\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. After the recovery has been made, the aircraft remains in **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Law for the **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ __ \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.** NOTE: Law will not degrade to **\_\_\_\_** Law once the **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ________ is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

Answer 35

FCTRL\_033 Describe **Abnormal Law:** ▪ Ensures flight characteristics and **protections** associated with **Normal** Law do not interfere with **recovery** from an **abnormal flight attitude.** ▪ Essentially it is **Alternate** Law with no automatic **pitch trim** or **yaw damping**. After the recovery has been made, the aircraft remains in **Alternate** Law for the **remainder of the flight.** NOTE: Law will not degrade to **Direct** Law once the **landing gear is extended.**

Question 36

FCTRL\_034 Describe the **Rudder and Rudder Trim displays** on the **ECAM F/CTL** page: ▪ The rudder is depicted in **\_\_\_\_\_** and represents **\_\_\_\_\_** rudder position. ▪ Commanded rudder trim is represented by the **\_\_\_\_\_** **(\_\_\_\_****)****\_\_\_\_\_** mark.

Answer 36

FCTRL\_034 Describe the **Rudder and Rudder Trim displays** on the **ECAM F/CTL** page: ▪ The rudder is depicted in **green** and represents **actual** rudder position. ▪ Commanded rudder trim is represented by the **cyan (Blue)** **tick** mark.

Question 37

FCTRL\_035 Recall the meaning of a **pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:** ▪ A-LOCK **(**blue**)** is displayed as an indication that **\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_** retraction has been inhibited due to excessively **\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_** or **\_\_\_\_\_ _____ \_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.** ▪ Once **\_\_\_\_\_** and/or **\_\_\_\_\_ of \_\_\_\_\_** corrections have been made, the **\_\_\_\_\_** will respond to flap lever commands and retract, and A-LOCK **(**blue**)** indication **\_\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 37

FCTRL\_035 Recall the meaning of a **pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:** **pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:** ▪ A-LOCK **(**blue**)** is displayed as an indication that **leading-edge slat** retraction has been inhibited due to excessively **low airspeed** or **high angle of attack.** ▪ Once **airspeed** and/or **angle of attack** corrections have been made, the **slats** will respond to flap lever commands and retract, and A-LOCK **(**blue**)** indication **disappears**.

Question 38

FCTRL\_036 Describe the **Sidestick Priority System:** The sidestick priority system allows **\_\_\_\_\_** pilot’s sidestick to have **\_\_\_\_** control of the aircraft in the event of an opposing sidestick’s **\_\_\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 38

FCTRL\_036 Describe the **Sidestick Priority System:** The sidestick priority system allows **either** pilot’s sidestick to have **sole** control of the aircraft in the event of an opposing sidestick’s **failure**.

Question 39

FCTRL\_036 Describe the **Sidestick Priority System:** ▪ **Pressing and holding the Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb:** 1. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** the autopilot/s, if **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** 2. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** deactivates the **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** sidestick. 3. Generates respective **“\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_” or “\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_”** voice message 4. A **\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot whose sidestick has been **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** 5. If the deactivated sidestick is sensed not to be in the **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** position, **\_\_\_\_ or\_\_\_ (both \_\_\_\_\_)** illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot who has taken **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. ▪ After **\_\_** seconds of pressing the sidestick Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb, it may be released, and the opposing sidestick will **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** NOTE: A deactivated sidestick may be reactivated at any time by simply pressing its **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** pb.

Answer 39

FCTRL\_036 Describe the **Sidestick Priority System:** ▪ **Pressing and holding the Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb:** 1. **Disengages** the autopilot/s, if **engaged.** 2. **Temporarily** deactivates the **opposite** sidestick. 3. Generates respective **“Priority Left” or “Priority Right”** voice message 4. A **red arrow** illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot whose sidestick has been **deactivated.** 5. If the deactivated sidestick is sensed not to be in the **neutral** position, **CAPT or F/O (both green)** illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot who has taken **priority**. ▪ After **40** seconds of pressing the sidestick Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb, it may be released, and the opposing sidestick will **remain temporarily deactivated.** NOTE: A deactivated sidestick may be reactivated at any time by simply pressing its **Autopilot Disconnect/Priority** pb.

Question 40

FCTRL\_037 Explain what occurs should both sidesticks be simultaneously move: ▪ **“\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_”** is heard over the flightdeck loudspeakers. o If moved in the same direction: • ELACs will **\_\_\_\_** their inputs, up to a **\_\_\_\_** of one sidestick’s **\_\_\_\_** deflection. o If moved in opposite directions: • ELACs **\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_** inputs

Answer 40

FCTRL\_037 Explain what occurs should both sidesticks be simultaneously move: ▪ **“Dual Input”** is heard over the flightdeck loudspeakers. o If moved in the same direction: • ELACs will **sum** their inputs, up to a **maximum** of one sidestick’s **full** deflection. o If moved in opposite directions: • ELACs **cancels both** inputs

Question 41

FCTRL\_038 Describe the indications on the ECAM F/CTL page of **Hydraulic System Power Sources:** ▪ G indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system. ▪ Y indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system. ▪ B indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system. NOTE: The system’s letter appears in _____ if the respective hydraulic system has \_\_\_\_\_**.**

Answer 41

FCTRL\_038 Describe the indications on the ECAM F/CTL page of **Hydraulic System Power Sources:** **Hydraulic System Power Sources:** ▪ G indicates controls powered by the **Green** hydraulic system. ▪ Y indicates controls powered by the **Yellow** hydraulic system. ▪ B indicates controls powered by the **Blue** hydraulic system. NOTE: The system’s letter appears in **amber** if the respective hydraulic system has **failed.**

Question 42

FCTRL\_039 Describe the indications of the **Flight Control Computers** on the ECAM **_F/CTL_** page: ▪ The two \_\_\_\_\_**s** and the three \_\_\_\_\_**s** are depicted. ▪ The respective computer’s _____ is shown in _____ when functioning \_\_\_\_\_**.** ▪ If a flight control computer _____ or has been selected \_\_\_\_\_**,** the computer’s _____ and the **\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_** surrounding it both turn \_\_\_\_\_**.** NOTE: The two \_\_\_\_\_**s** are not _____ on the ECAM F/CL page. **SECs:**

Answer 42

FCTRL\_039 Describe the indications of the **Flight Control Computers** on the ECAM **_F/CTL_** page: ▪ The two **ELACs** and the three **SECs** are depicted. ▪ The respective computer’s **number** is shown in **green** when functioning **normally.** ▪ If a flight control computer **fails** or has been selected **OFF,** the computer’s **number** and the **half-box** surrounding it both turn **amber.** NOTE: The two **FACs** are not **depicted** on the ECAM F/CL page. **SECs:** Secondary Flight Control Computer Spoilers Elevator Computer

Question 43

FCTRL\_040 Describe the indications of **Pitch Trim** on the ECAM **F/CTL** page. ▪ A digital readout for **\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_** is presented on the \_/\_\_\_ page: •It displays the **\_\_\_\_\_** of the THS for nose UP or nose DN trimming. For example: * 0.6^o UP indicates the THS is set at -0.6^o for aircraft nose **\_\_** trimming. * 1.2^o DN indicates the THS is set at 1.2^o for aircraft nose **\_\_\_\_\_** trimming. NOTE: Pitch trim must be **\_\_\_\_\_** set for takeoff. Once airborne, pitch trim is **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** positioned per Flight Control Computer logic.

Answer 43

FCTRL\_040 Describe the indications of **Pitch Trim** on the ECAM **F/CTL** page. ▪ A digital readout for **PITCH TRIM** is presented on the **F/CTL** page: •It displays the **angle** of the THS for nose UP or nose DN trimming. For example: * 0.6^o UP indicates the THS is set at -0.6^o for aircraft nose **up** trimming. * 1.2^o DN indicates the THS is set at 1.2^o for aircraft nose **down** trimming. NOTE: Pitch trim must be **manually** set for takeoff. Once airborne, pitch trim is **automatically** positioned per Flight Control Computer logic.

Question 44

FCTRL\_041 Recall the two references on the ECAM F/CTL page which represent the **neutral aileron positions:** **Neutral aileron positions:** ▪ The two white tick marks represent the ailerons neutral position when the flaps are **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. ▪ The white square represents the ailerons’ neutral position when the flaps are **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. This is referred to as “**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**” and provides additional aerodynamic lift when the flaps are **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

Answer 44

FCTRL\_041 Recall the two references on the ECAM F/CTL page which represent the **neutral aileron positions:** **Neutral aileron positions:** ▪ The two white tick marks represent the ailerons neutral position when the flaps are **retracted**. ▪ The white square represents the ailerons’ neutral position when the flaps are **extended**. This is referred to as “**Aileron Droop**” and provides additional aerodynamic lift when the flaps are **extended.**

Question 45

FCTRL\_042 Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of **Speed Brake deployment:**

Answer 45

FCTRL\_042 Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of **Speed Brake deployment:** **Speed Brake deployment:** - Appears in **green** when the speed brakes are deployed, and the engines are at **idle**

Question 46

FCTRL\_042 Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of **Speed Brake deployment:** - Appears in amber when the speed brakes are **\_\_\_\_\_\_**, and the engines are **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 46

FCTRL\_042 Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of **Speed Brake deployment:** **Speed Brake deployment:** - Appears in amber when the speed brakes are **deployed**, and the engines are **above idle**.

Question 47

FCTRL\_043 What are the **speed brake deployment limits** with **Autopilot engagement?** ▪ With an autopilot engaged, the range of speed brake deployment is limited to _____ the **\_\_\_\_\_\_** possible deployment range. Placing the speed brake lever beyond the **½** position will yield **\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**. ▪ Should autopilot failure occur with the speed brake lever beyond the ½ position, the speed brakes will **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** to meet the lever’s commanded position.

Answer 47

FCTRL\_043 What are the **speed brake deployment limits** with **Autopilot engagement?** ▪ With an autopilot engaged, the range of speed brake deployment is limited to **half** the **maximum** possible deployment range. Placing the speed brake lever beyond the **½** position will yield **no further deployment**. ▪ Should autopilot failure occur with the speed brake lever beyond the ½ position, the speed brakes will **immediately deploy further** to meet the lever’s commanded position

Question 48

FCTRL\_044 Recall the method/s of **Monitoring Speed Brake and Ground Spoiler deployment.** ▪ Vertical pointing **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ )** appear on both ECAM **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** and **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** pages. ▪ On landing, the ground spoilers are monitored on the **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** page, which is **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** displayed with **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.**

Answer 48

FCTRL\_044 Recall the method/s of **Monitoring Speed Brake and Ground Spoiler deployment.** ▪ Vertical pointing **arrows (green)** appear on both ECAM **F/CTL** and **WHEEL** pages. ▪ On landing, the ground spoilers are monitored on the **WHEEL** page, which is **automatically** displayed with **landing gear extension.**

Question 49

FCTRL\_045 What are the conditions that will cause Speed Brakes to automatically retract if deployed in-flight? ▪ FLAPS **\_\_\_\_\_\_** selected. ▪ Airspeed decreases to **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_**. ▪ Thrust Levers placed in **\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 49

FCTRL\_045 What are the conditions that will cause Speed Brakes to automatically retract if deployed in-flight? ▪ FLAPS **FULL** selected. ▪ Airspeed decreases to **Alpha Prot**. ▪ Thrust Levers placed in **TOGA**.

Question 50

FCTRL\_046 What are the requirements for automatic Ground Spoilers deployment during landing or rejected takeoff: ▪ **\_\_\_\_\_** main gear struts must be **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** ▪ Main gear wheel speed must be at **\_\_\_** knots or greater ▪ If the spoilers are ARMED: • Spoilers deploy when both thrust levers are placed to the **\_\_\_\_\_** stop. ▪ If the spoilers are NOT ARMED: • Spoilers deploy when at least one thrust lever is in the **\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_** and the other is at the **\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_**.

Answer 50

FCTRL\_046 What are the requirements for automatic Ground Spoilers deployment during landing or rejected takeoff: ▪ **Both** main gear struts must be **compressed.** ▪ Main gear wheel speed must be at **72** knots or greater ▪ If the spoilers are ARMED: • Spoilers deploy when both thrust levers are placed to the **IDLE** stop. ▪ If the spoilers are NOT ARMED: • Spoilers deploy when at least one thrust lever is in the **REV range** and the other is at the **IDLE stop**.

Question 51

EXTRA What is the difference between a "Protection" and a "Stability"?

Answer 51

EXTRA What is the difference between a "Protection" and a "Stability"? A protection PREVENTS you from exceeding a limit. A "STABILITY" only discourages you from exceeding a limit. However, you can always manually override a stability with sidestick input

Question 52

EXTRA Is Alpha Floor depicted on the speed tape? Is it associated directly with any flight control law? What laws is it available with? Can it happen at any airspeed, or a defined airspeed?

Answer 52

EXTRA Is Alpha Floor depicted on the speed tape? Is it associated directly with any flight control law? What laws is it available with? Can it happen at any airspeed, or a defined airspeed? Not depicted on speed tape, not associated directly with any flight control law, only available in normal law, can happen at any airspeed

Question 53

EXTRA How many flight control computers are there? What are they?

Answer 53

EXTRA How many flight control computers are there? What are they? 7 flight control computers 2 Elevator Aileron Computers (ELACs) 3 Spoiler Elevator Computers (SECs) 2 Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs)

Question 54

EXTRA Why are ELAC1, SEC1, and FAC1 grouped together on the left Flight Control panel?

Answer 54

EXTRA Why are ELAC1, SEC1, and FAC1 grouped together on the left Flight Control panel? Because in the emergency electrical configuration these flight control computers remain operative

Question 55

EXTRA What is the difference between a "Protection" and a "Stability"?

Answer 55

EXTRA What is the difference between a "Protection" and a "Stability"? A protection PREVENTS you from exceeding a limit. A "STABILITY" only discourages you from exceeding a limit. However, you can always manually override a stability with sidestick input

Question 56

EXTRA What Law most closely resembles Abnormal Attitude Law? (PAY)

Answer 56

EXTRA What Law most closely resembles Abnormal Attitude Law? (PAY) Abnormal Law is the same as Alternate Law without 1. protections, 2. automatic pitch trim, or 3. yaw damping

Question 57

EXTRA What are the 3 pitch protections provided in Normal Law? (MPH)

Answer 57

EXTRA What are the 3 pitch protections provided in Normal Law? (MPH) 1. Maneuver Protection; 2. Pitch Attitude Protection; 3. High Speed and Alpha Protection

Question 58

EXTRA What 4 things do the FACs control? Y-A-R-R;

Answer 58

EXTRA What 4 things do the FACs control? Y-A-R-R; 1. Yaw Damping; 2. Automatic Turn Coordination; 3. Rudder Limiting; 4. Rudder Trimming

Question 59

EXTRA What are the 3 indications on the Flight Control page when an ELAC or SEC fails?

Answer 59

EXTRA What are the 3 indications on the Flight Control page when an ELAC or SEC fails? 1. The corresponding computer number turns amber; 2. The corresponding half-box turns amber; 3. The half-box around the respective hydraulic systems turn amber;

Question 60

EXTRA Automatic pitch trim is available in what flight control laws?

Answer 60

EXTRA Automatic pitch trim is available in what flight control laws? Normal Law and Alternate Law

Question 61

EXTRA What flight control law is Alpha protection [also called alpha prot] available?

Answer 61

EXTRA What flight control law is Alpha protection [also called alpha prot] available? Normal Law only

Question 62

EXTRA What type of scenarios is alpha protection useful?

Answer 62

EXTRA What type of scenarios is alpha protection useful? Windshear, GPWS, or TCAS recoveries

Question 63

EXTRA What is the indication of alpha prot on the PFD?

Answer 63

EXTRA What is the indication of alpha prot on the PFD? the top of the amber and black barber pole on the PFD airspeed indicator (present in Normal Law only)

Question 64

EXTRA What is the indication of alpha max on the PFD?

Answer 64

EXTRA What is the indication of alpha max on the PFD? the top of the red solid band on the PFD airspeed indicator (present in Normal Law only)

Question 65

EXTRA What is the highest angle of attack that the flight control computers will allow for a given configuration and weight, even if the sidestick is held full aft?

Answer 65

EXTRA What is the highest angle of attack that the flight control computers will allow for a given configuration and weight, even if the sidestick is held full aft? alpha max

Question 66

EXTRA What is the difference between a protection and a stability?

Answer 66

EXTRA What is the difference between a protection and a stability? Protections cannot be overridden, stabilities can be overridden!

Question 67

EXTRA What is the indication of a stall warning speed on the PFD while in Alternate and Direct Law?

Answer 67

EXTRA What is the indication of a stall warning speed on the PFD while in Alternate and Direct Law? the top of the red and black barber pole on the PFD airspeed indicator

Question 68

EXTRA What flight control law does Abnormal Attitude Law resemble? What 2 things are missing?

Answer 68

EXTRA What flight control law does Abnormal Attitude Law resemble? What 2 things are missing? Resembles Alternate Law with no automatic pitch trim or yaw damping

Question 69

EXTRA SYS REVIEW FLIGHT CONTROLS 03 3. What are the 3 modes of Normal Law?

Answer 69

EXTRA SYS REVIEW FLIGHT CONTROLS 03 3. What are the 3 modes of Normal Law? * Ground mode * Flight mode * Landing mode

Question 70

EXTRA SYS REVIEW FLIGHT CONTROLS 16 16. The RUD TRIM selector is functional only when:

Answer 70

EXTRA SYS REVIEW FLIGHT CONTROLS 16 16. The RUD TRIM selector is functional only when: Autopilots are not engaged (OFF)