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* B777 CATHEY STUDY GUIDE COPY > FIGHT CONTROLS > Flashcards

FIGHT CONTROLS Flashcards

1
Q

How many operating modes are there for the primary flight controls?

A

3
Normal mode
Secondary mode
Direct mode

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2
Q

Describe the FLT CTRL operating schematic?

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Control sends an analog signal to the ACE
ACE(Actuator Control Electronics) converts this to a digital signal and sends it to the PFC(Primary Flight Computers)
The PFCs send a signal back to the ACE which converts them back into analog and sends them to the PCU(Power Control Unit)
PCUs gives the power to operate the flight controls

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3
Q

What are the inputs to the PFCs?

A

Airspeed
Inertial data
AOA
Flaps positon

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4
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How are the primary flight controls powered?

A

By redundant HYD sources

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5
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How are the flight controls powered?

A

PCU drives the pirmary flight controls

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6
Q

Which controls have jam override mechanisms?

A

Control columns and wheels

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7
Q

Which controls are ridgidly connected to each other?

A

The rudder pedals

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8
Q

How many ACEs and PFCs are there in the flight control system?

A

4 ACEs

3 PFCs

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9
Q

Why do the PFCs receive other data inputs?

A

To compute control surface commands for improved handling characteristics

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10
Q

How do autopilot commands cause control surface movement?

A

Sends commands to the PFCs

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11
Q

Which control surfaces provides Roll control?

A

14 spoilers
2 ailerons
2 Flaperons

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12
Q

Which control surfaces provides Pitch control?

A

Elevators

THS

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13
Q

Which fight controls provides yaw control?

A

Dual surface hinged rudder

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14
Q

When do the aileron droop, and why?

A

With flaps 5, 15 and 20 selections to improve take-off performance

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15
Q

When and how does the flaperons droop?

A

Move down and aft in proportion to trailing edge flap extension

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16
Q

What are the flaperons used for?

A

In normal mode for roll control but also for increased lift

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17
Q

What are the 3 protection features?

A

1 Stall protection
2 Overspeed protection
3. Bank angle protection

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18
Q

What functions work in Normal mode?

A

Auto spd brake
Auto pilots
All 3 protections
PFCs and ACEs

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19
Q

When does the system switch to Secondary mode?

A

If airspeed and/or inertial data is lost

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20
Q

What functions are lost in Secondary mode?

A

All 3 protections
Auto spd brake
Auto pilot
Yaw damping is lost or degraded

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21
Q

Are the PFCs and ACEs working in secondary mode?

A

Yes and full manual control is retained

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22
Q

When is Direct mode operative?

A

Goes to this mode if other failures occur or if the pilot selects DISC for the “Primary Flight Computers” switch.

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23
Q

Are the ACEs and PFCs working in Direct mode?

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ACEs are working. Sends signals direct to the PCU and skips the use of the PFCs

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24
Q

Which HYD systems powers the elevator?

A

Left Center and Right

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25
Q

Describe stall warning system?

A

There is a stick shaker but no aural warning.
Top of amber band is the manouvering speed and is the lowest speed the aircraft can be trimmed to. In the amber band a caution “AIRSPEED LOW” comes up on EICAS
If A/T is armed it will automatically engage in the amber band

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26
Q

Which HYD systems powers the THS?

A

Center and Right HYD systems

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27
Q

What are the inputs to the stabilizer green band indicator?

A

CG
T/O thrust
Gross weight

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28
Q

Which FMC page displays trim settings?

A

T/O REF 1/2

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29
Q

How is the calculated stabilizer green band double checked for accuracy?

A

By a nose gear oleo pressure switch that double checks the CG

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30
Q

What does the EICAS message “STAB GREEN BAND” mean and what could be the problem?

A

The nose gear x-check function disagrees with greenband calculation
Problem can be incorrect entry into FMC

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31
Q

Does the control wheel pitch trim work when the autopilot is engaged?

A

No, it is inhibited

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32
Q

With no autopilot engaged, when is pitch trim necessary?

A

Only when airspeed is changed

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33
Q

Describe how pitch trim is achieved in flight

A

1 Set speed on MCP, that sends info to the PFCs to change trim reference speed
2 PFCs send signal to ACEs to position the elevators via the PCU
3 Stab moves to the required position
4 Elevators streamline with stabilizer

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34
Q

How much does the trim reference speed change when the trim switch is operated?

A

Approximately 10 kts/second

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35
Q

On the ground, what are the trim switches on the control wheel used for?

A

Directly positioning the stabilizer

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36
Q

What surface do the primary pitch trim switches move in flight?

A

The elevators via the PFCs-ACEs and the PCU

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37
Q

Which surfaces have cable driven back-up?

A

Stabilizer and spoilers 4 and 11

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38
Q

When will trim in the nose up direction be inhibited?

A

When close to the manouvre margin speed

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39
Q

When will overspeed protection occur?

A

At Vmo or Mmo

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40
Q

How many levels on elevator feel exists in Secondary and Direct mode?

A
  1. Control column force is lower with flaps extended
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41
Q

Which spoiler surfaces are mechanically controlled?

A

4 an 11

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42
Q

What does the Alt pitch trim lever do?

A

Moves cables that controls the THS dirctly in all modes. Levers are spring loaded to neutral

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43
Q

Can the Alternate Pitch trim be used when autopilot is engaged?

A

Yes

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44
Q

Describe tail strike protection?

A

The PFCs calculates the rotation rate and decreases elevator deflection if needed

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45
Q

When do control column forces increase?

A

When airspeed increases, in Normal mode

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46
Q

How are control column commands changed in secondary and direct mode?

A

Control column now commands a proportional elevator deflection instead of a manoeuvre command

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47
Q

What happens is one control column jams?

A

Applying force on the other control wheel overrides the jam

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48
Q

What is an STCM?

A

Stabilizer Control Module

49
Q

What does the stabilizer cut out switches control?

A

Controls HYD power to the respective STCM. Placing both switches in cut out removes HYD power from the stabilizer

50
Q

Is stab trim possible with one cut out switch to the cut out position?

A

Yes, through the other STCM and other HYD system.

51
Q

Which control surfaces are normally locked out in cruise?

A

Ailerons and

Spoilers nr 5 and 10

52
Q

Which flight control modes allow for autopilot operation?

A

Only the Normal Mode

53
Q

What happens when the HYD systems are shut down?

A

The PFCs self-tests

54
Q

Can the plane be controlled with a complete electrical shutdown?

A

Yes, via cables to the elevator and spoilers 4 and 11 as long as there is some HYD power

55
Q

Can the autopilot be overridden by pilot control inputs?

A

Yes

56
Q

When are the ailerons used?

A

At low speed only

57
Q

How is aileron trim indicated?

A

On a scale on top of the control column

58
Q

Is aileron trim available with the autopilot engaged?

A

No, it is inhibited

59
Q

What is the bank angle protection boundry, and what happens if it is exceeded?

A

35 degrees
Control wheel force rolls the plane back to within 30 deg bank
This roll command can be overridden by the pilot to enable steep turns

60
Q

Does the control wheel move when aileron trim is used?

A

Yes

61
Q

What happens to roll control in Secondary and Direct modes?

A

Roll control is very similar

Bank angle protection is not available and spoilers 5 and 10 are locked out

62
Q

Which spoilers are not available for roll control at high speed?

A

Nr 5 and 10

Only available at low speed

63
Q

Which HYD system gives power to the ailerons?

A

Left and Center system together for each aileron

64
Q

Which components gives yaw control?

A

1 Rudder pedals
2 Rudder trim
3 Rudder ratio system
4 Yaw dampers

65
Q

Which component reduces rudder authority at higher speeds?

A

Rudder ratio system

66
Q

What device provides additional yaw authority?

A

A tab that deflects twice as far as the main rudder surfaces to provide additional yaw authority

67
Q

In normal mode, what is provided by the yaw damping system?

A

Turn co-ordination and

Dutch roll damping

68
Q

Are the rudder pedal forces affected by airspeed?

A

No, pedal forces increase as pedal displacement increases

69
Q

How does the rudder ratio system work?

A

At low speed the rudder has full deflection with full pedal displacement
At high speed the rudder has smaller deflection with full pedal displacement

70
Q

Is the rudder ratio system operative in Secondary and Direct mode?

A

No, changes to two fixed modes

With flaps UP, the rudder displacement is less than for flaps DOWN

71
Q

Is there a separate yaw damping system on the B777?

A

No, PFCs sends commands via the ACEs to the PCU to control Dutch roll and turn co-ordination

72
Q

Which HYD systems powers the rudder?

A

All 3 HYD systems separately via a PCU

73
Q

What does the MANUAL TRIM CANCEL pushbutton do?

A

Sets rudder trim to zero at a fast rate

74
Q

What is the rudder trim position for T/O?

A

It should be zero

75
Q

What is gust suppression?

A

It reduces the effects of lateral gusts and improves lateral ride stability through a combination of yaw and roll commands

76
Q

How is gust suppression achieved?

A

Transducers sends a signal to the ACEs, then to the PFCs, then back to ACEs and then to the PCU to dampen the force

77
Q

Does the gust suppression move the rudder pedals?

A

No

78
Q

What is TAC?

A

Thrust Asymmetry Compensation
It assists the pilot to maintain directional control after an engine failiure
Also assists the pilot when thrust levers are split

79
Q

When does TAC start to work?

A

When there’s a 10 difference in thrust level between the engines
Is armed over 70 kts

80
Q

Does the rudder pedals move when TAC is active?

A

Yes

81
Q

In what modes are TAC and Gust Suppression available?

A

In Normal Mode only

82
Q

When does TAC not work?

A

Below 70 kts and

When reverse is applied

83
Q

When can control wheel input cause rudder deflection?

A

During engine failiure, the “Wheel to rudder cross tie” system delects the rudder up to 8 degrees

84
Q

In what mode is Wheel to rudder cross tie avilable?

A

In Normal Mode only

85
Q

Under what condition does the Wheel to rudder cross tie system work?

A

Below 210 kts

86
Q

How does the turn compensation system work, and in which modes does it work?

A

No back pressure is needed for turns between 0-30 deg

Partial compensation from 30-60 deg

87
Q

Normally, do all spoilers operate as speed brakes on the ground?

A

Yes

88
Q

Which spoilers are normally locked out in flight as speed brakes?

A

Nr 5 and 10

89
Q

Which spoilers are locked out as speed brakes in Secondary and Direct modes?

A

Nr 4, 5, 10, 11

90
Q

If armed, when do the speed brakes extend?

A

When the landing gear is fully on the ground, not tilted and the thrust levers are at idle

91
Q

Does the speed brake lever move automatically for extension?

A

Yes, from ARMED to UP

92
Q

What are the speed brake lever positions?

A

Down, armed and up

93
Q

Describe the 3 automatic features of the speed brake system

A
  1. Moves the lever to down for T/O
  2. During an RTO when reverse is engaged the speedbrakes automatically comes up and lever moves to up
  3. For landing with speed brakes armed the speed brakes automatically moves to up.
    Speed brakes are also automatically operated for landing when reverse is engaged
94
Q

In wich modes does the auto speed brake function operate?

A

Only in Normal Mode

95
Q

What 3 mode of operation does the high lift devices have?

A
  1. Primary (Hydraulic)
  2. Secondary (Electrical)
  3. Alternate (Electrical)
96
Q

What powers the Flaps/slats in primary mode?

A

The C HYD system

97
Q

When a flap lever is moved, where is the signal sent to?

A

To two FSEU (Flap Slat Electronics Units)

98
Q

In what modes does the FSEU work?

A

In primary and secondary mode

99
Q

What is the purpose of the Krueger flap?

A

To provide a seal between the inboard slat and the engine nacelle

100
Q

What flap positions are available?

A

1, 5, 15, 20, 25 and 30

101
Q

What are the flap limit speeds?

A 
1 = 265
5= 245
15=230
20=225
25=200
30=180
102
Q

When is flap/slat operation inhibited?

A

With speed over 275 kts and above approximately 20’000 ft

103
Q

How any slats are there?

A

7

6 outboard and 1 inboard

104
Q

When are the Krueger flaps extended?

A

At selection of Flaps 1 together with the slats

105
Q

What high lift surfaces are moved with selection of Flaps 1?

A

The slats to their mid position and the Krueger flaps

106
Q

What high lift surfaces move with selection of Flaps 5, 15, 20, 25 and 30?

A 
5= Flaps only
15= Flaps only
20= Flaps only
25= Slats to full and Flaps
30= Flaps only
107
Q

What are the landing Flap positions?

A

Flap 25 and 30

108
Q

How does the flap/slat load relief system work?

A

Only available in Primary mode
It protects the flaps from excessive air loads. Works from Flap 15 to 30(takes it back to 5 for 15)
Flaps retract when speed is 1 kt over the limit speed. When speed is 5 kts below the limit speed the re-extend.

109
Q

In what modes are Flap relief available?

A

Only in the Primary mode

110
Q

In what modes are Slat relief available, and how does it operate?

A

Available in Primary and Secondary mode
If speed exceeds 256 kts with slats fully extended they retract back to mid range and EICAS message “LOAD RELIEF” is displayed

111
Q

When does Secondary high lift device mode become active?

A

Engages automatically when the primary (HYD) fails to move flaps/slats

112
Q

How are flaps powered in Secondary high lift device mode?

A

Electrically and at a much slower speed

113
Q

How is the Flap indications changed in Secondary mode?

A

An expanded view comes up

114
Q

When is alternate high lift device mode engaged, and how does it work?

A

When both Primary and Secondary fails
Must be manually selected. When selected it overrides the Flap lever
The extend/retract signal bypasses the FSEUs and is sent directly to the flap/slat electric motor

115
Q

What are the flaps/slats positions available in alternate high lift device mode?

A

Flap 1, 5, 20

Slats goes to midrange

116
Q

How is the slats moved during alternate high lift device mode?

A

Slats extend together with the Flaps but slat retraction is inhibited until the flaps are up

117
Q

What protective functions are not available in Secondary and Alternate high lift device mode?

A

Secondary: No load relief
Alternate: No load relief, Asymmetry and auto slats

118
Q

Why are the slats fully extended in Secondary mode?

A

Because no Auto-slat is available they goes to fully extend at all flap positions to improve stall handling characteristics (if airspeed is below 256 kts)

119
Q

What is the purpose of the auto-slat function, and how does it work?

A

Purpose is to improve stall characteristics
Auto-slat is armed at Flaps 1, 5, 15 and 20 and is available only in primary mode.
Slats extend from mid range to fully extended if a signal from the stall warning system is received

* B777 CATHEY STUDY GUIDE COPY (21 decks)

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