Chapter 9 - Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

What is the meaning of the stab trim OFF flag ?

A

Trim indicator is inop.

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2
Q

What is the meaning of the STAB TRIM light ?

A

Stabilizer trim rate is 1/2 of the normal speed.

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3
Q

Is there manual reversion for the flight controls ?

A

No.

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4
Q

Roll controls is provided by:

A
  • 4 ailerons

- 12 spoilers

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5
Q

Artificial feel for the elevator system is provided by ?

A

Two elevator feel systems and mechanical springs as backup.

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6
Q

Stabilizer trim is powered by which hydraulic systems ?

A

the L and the C hydraulic systems.

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7
Q

Automatic stabilizer trim uses … trim control module and trims at … trim rate.

A
  • 1

- 1,5x

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8
Q

Is it possible to disable the A/P using electric trim when multiple A/P’s are engaged ?

A

No.

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9
Q

What is the pitch enhancement system (PES) ?

A

Hydraulic motor on the R hydraulic system that uses remaining L hydraulic system fluid, automatically activated in case of loss of L+C, 1/4 of the normal rate.

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10
Q

What is the aileron lockout system ?

A

Locks out the outboard ailerons at high speeds.

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11
Q

Yaw damper control is provided by … yaw dampers.

A

Two.

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12
Q

How many hydraulic systems are required to provide full rudder control at low airspeeds ?

A

Two.

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13
Q

The speedbrake load alleviation system is active at:

A
  • high GW, AND
  • IAS greater than 320kts, AND
  • Flaps up
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14
Q

In case of an RTO, so on the ground, the speedbrakes deploy from DOWN to UP when:

A

Either TL is moved to reverse idle.

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15
Q

Are TE flaps extended at F1 position ?

A

No.

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16
Q

At which flap settings is flap load relief active ?

A

F25 and F30. Reversion to F20 until speed is reduced.

17
Q

What is the meaning of the SPOILERS light ?

A

One or more spoiler pairs are inop.

18
Q

Does the TRAILING EDGE light illuminate when the flap load relief system is not working when it should ?

A

Yes.

19
Q

What happens when the flap lever is not in a detent for an extended period of time ?

A

LE DISAGREE and TE DISAGREE may occur. This disappears when a flap setting has been selected.

20
Q

When the HDG is active, is flaps/slat extension affected ?

A

Yes, it takes more time. Extension is still done hydraulically.

21
Q

Do the inboard ailerons droop in conjuction with the TE flaps extension ?

A

Yes.