Flight Controls

Question 1

Normal flap extension from 0 to 30 should not exceed what time limit?

Answer 1

25 seconds

Question 2

What degree can multifunction Spoilers extend with control wheel input?

Answer 2

45 degrees

Question 3

What are the selectable flap positions?

Answer 3

0,10,20,30

Question 4

Why are balance tabs installed?

Answer 4

To reduce the pilot effort needed to move the ailerons.

Question 5

Do both ailerons have trim tabs ?

Answer 5

No only the left aileron.

Question 6

Can spoilers and flaps be used at the same time?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What result does the calculated trim setting achieve?

Answer 7

Trimmed for V2

Question 8

How does manual reversion work?

Answer 8

Automatically , with cables thru the PCUs.

Question 9

Do PRI and SEC trim travel at the same rate?

Answer 9

No

Primary trim adjust trim according to speed and secondary trim is a constant 0.2 degrees per second

Question 10

What trim, primary or secondary, trims faster at takeoff?

Answer 10

Primary trim

Question 11

What trim, primary or secondary, trims faster at cruise?

Answer 11

Secondary trim

Question 12

The primary trim has which functions that the secondary trim does not have?

Answer 12

Autopilot
Configuration trim
Variable speed trim
Mach trim

Question 13

If primary trim is in operable, is configuration trim still available?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

In what situation are ALT Flaps needed?

Answer 14

Loss of right hydraulic pressure or when directed by procedure

Question 15

Is the travel time the same using ALT flaps compared with using normal Flaps?

Answer 15

No

Using ALT flaps , the flaps run more slowly at FLAPS RATE LOW.

Question 16

RVDT is an acronym for what term?

Answer 16

Rotary variable differential transformer

Question 17

Where are the spoiler RVDTs located ?

Answer 17

Inside both yokes.

Question 18

What computer commands the spoilers to move ?

Answer 18

SECU

Spoiler electronic control unit computer

Question 19

Which spoilers are used for Lift dumping?

Answer 19

1 and 8 in MAX and 2 and 7 in EMER

Question 20

Which spoiler panels move on the ground?

Answer 20

All of them.

Question 21

What conditions must be met for ground spoiler deployment?

Answer 21

Ground spoilers Armed 
Both throttles at idle
2 is the following 3 :
Wow 
RA<7ft
Wheel speed >16kts

Question 22

What are the limitations with flight spoiler use?

Answer 22

VApp <8kts
Not below 500AGL
NO EMER spoilers unless emergency conditions or directed by procedure

Question 23

What is the memory item for roll/ yaw axis Uncommanded motion?

Answer 23

MSM- Depress and hold

Question 24

What are the memory items for overspeed?

Answer 24

Thrust levers - idle
Autopilot disconnect
Flight Spoilers - Emer
Level the wings, then pitch up

Question 25

What are the memory items for stall?

Answer 25

Lower the pitch attitude to reduce angle of attack Thrust levers - APR Flight spoilers - Retract Level the wings

Question 26

What are the memory items for Pitch Axis Uncommanded motion or Trim Clacker?

Answer 26

MSM- Depress and hold

Question 27

What are the memory items for Pitch Control Jam?

Answer 27

Pitch Disc- Pull and turn | Determine side without the jam and transfer control to other pilot.

Question 28

What are the memory items for Roll Control Jam?

Answer 28

Roll disc lever - pull to activate | Determine side without the jam and transfer control to that pilot

Question 29

Which flight control does the left yoke operate when pulling the role disconnect?

Answer 29

The left yoke controls multifunction Spoilers only

Question 30

Which flight control does the right yoke operate when pulling the role disconnect?

Answer 30

The ailerons

Question 31

Can the auto pilot be reengaged after pulling the Roll disconnect?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

Which flight control surfaces are locked with Gust lock?

Answer 32

Ailerons only

Question 33

Which flight control surface does the left yoke operate when pulling the pitch Disconnect handle?

Answer 33

Left elevator

Question 34

Which flight control surface does the right yoke operate when pulling the pitch Disconnect handle?

Answer 34

The right elevator

Question 35

What is the maximum altitude at which the flaps can be extended?

Answer 35

18,000 ft

Question 36

When can the flight spoilers be extended to emergency?

Answer 36

In an emergency condition and when directed by a procedure

Question 37

Flight spoilers must not be extended in-flight below which approach speed

Answer 37

VApp + 8 KIAS

Question 38

Flight spoilers must not be extended below which altitude?

Answer 38

500AGL

Question 39

Name the primary flight controls

Answer 39

Roll spoilers , ailerons, elevator, rudder

Question 40

What is a bent tab?

Answer 40

Bent tabs are positioned on the trailing edge of the aileron surface to keep the surface upflow to a minimum at high speeds.

Question 41

Which flight computer controls the outboard flights Spoilers?

Answer 41

SECU2

Question 42

Which flight computer controls the inboard flight Spoilers?

Answer 42

SECU 1

Question 43

PCU is an acronym for what term?

Answer 43

Power control unit

Question 44

If a series of defective components causes the available hydraulic pressure to decrease to zero can the Rudder be controlled?

Answer 44

Yes thru cables by mechanical input only Manual reversion

Question 45

For approximately how long to a PCUs provide Rudder dampening against gust loads after hydraulic pressure is removed?

Answer 45

12 hrs

Question 46

Is there artificial feel to the rudder?

Answer 46

Yes

Question 47

The writer travel limit can find rudder control surface movement as a function of what?

Answer 47

Airspeed

Question 48

The Yaw Damper system is mechanically limited to how many degrees of Rudder deflection

Answer 48

5 degrees

Question 49

When the aircraft accelerate above______kt, The Yaw dampening function is smoothly disabled until weight is off the wheels.

Answer 49

60 kts

Question 50

Can the Yaw Damper be engaged independently from the auto pilot?

Answer 50

Yes

Question 51

Can the auto pilot be engaged independently from the Yaw Damper?

Answer 51

No

Question 52

If the elevator split is greater than______degrees, And Amber ELEVATOR SPLIT caution EICAS message displays.

Answer 52

7.5 degrees

Question 53

What are the VFe speeds for flaps 10,20 and 30?

Answer 53

10-210 20-210 30-175

Question 54

Name the secondary flight controls.

Answer 54

Aileron and rudder trims Horizontal stabilizer Flaps Spoilers

Question 55

If the MACH trim is INoperative and the auto pilot is engaged, is speed limited?

Answer 55

No

Question 56

With the Spoilers in the MAX position and flaps extending to the ______ position, The aircraft may exhibit a slight wing dip that is easily controllable by either pilot or by the auto pilot.

Answer 56

Flap 20

Question 57

When extended, the ground Spoilers extend to______ degrees ; The multifunction Spoilers extend to______ degrees

Answer 57

60 degrees - ground spoilers 45 degrees - multifunction spoilers

Question 58

Name the items monitored by the Takeoff configuration warning system.

Answer 58

``` Flaps Spoilers Parking brake Autopilot Aileron trim Rudder trim Roll and pitch disconnect Horizontal stabilizer trims ```

Question 59

The challenger 350 aircraft has how many stick shakers in what positions?

Answer 59

2 One attached to each yoke

Question 60

The challenger 350 aircraft has how many stick pushers in what location?

Answer 60

One. In the left yoke

Question 61

Can the stick pusher be over powered?

Answer 61

Yes

Question 62

What are the three limitations regarding the use of flight spoilers?

Answer 62

Not below 500 AGL VApp +8 kts EMER only used in emergency conditions or when directed in a procedure

Question 63

What functions of PRI stab trim are lost when selecting SEC trim?

Answer 63

Autopilot Configuration trim Variable speed trim Mach trim