Flight Controls

Question 1

1. At radio altitudes less than _________do not deploy the speed brakes in flight.

Answer 1

1. At radio altitudes less than _________do not deploy the speed brakes in flight.

• 1,000 feet

Question 2

2. Full power control to the ailerons is provided by _____________ hydraulic system.

Answer 2

2. Full power control to the ailerons is provided by _____________ hydraulic system.

• Either

Question 3

3. If you have a total hydraulic power failure, rotation of the controls wheels _________ positions the ailerons.

Answer 3

3. If you have a total hydraulic power failure, rotation of the controls wheels _________ positions the ailerons.

• mechanically

Question 4

4. If you have a jammed spoiler system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the ailerons.

Answer 4

4. If you have a jammed spoiler system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the ailerons.

• Captain’s

Question 5

5. If you have a jammed aileron system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the spoilers.

Answer 5

5. If you have a jammed aileron system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the spoilers.

• First Officer’s

Question 6

6. If the autopilot is engaged, any ______ trim applied can result in an out of trim condition and an abrupt ________ movement when the autopilot is disconnected.

Answer 6

6. If the autopilot is engaged, any ______ trim applied can result in an out of trim condition and an abrupt ________ movement when the autopilot is disconnected.

• aileron; rolling

Question 7

7. When the control wheel is displaced more than approximately ____, spoiler deflection is initiated and the flight spoilers rise on the wing with the up aileron and remain faired on the wing with the down aileron.

Answer 7

7. When the control wheel is displaced more than approximately ____, spoiler deflection is initiated and the flight spoilers rise on the wing with the up aileron and remain faired on the wing with the down aileron.

• 10 degrees

Question 8

8. On the 737, __________ Aileron Trim Switch(es) repositions the aileron neutral control position.

Answer 8

8. On the 737, __________ Aileron Trim Switch(es) repositions the aileron neutral control position.

• Movement of both

Question 9

9. Looking at the pitch control surfaces, these consist of _______ powered elevators and an _______ powered stabilizer.

Answer 9

9. Looking at the pitch control surfaces, these consist of _______ powered elevators and an _______ powered stabilizer.

• hydraulically; electrically

Question 10

10. If you have a control column jam, an override mechanism allows ___________.

Answer 10

10. If you have a control column jam, an override mechanism allows ___________.

• the control columns to be physically separated

Question 11

11. If the FEEL DIFF PRESS light Illuminates, this indicates _______.

Answer 11

11. If the FEEL DIFF PRESS light Illuminates, this indicates _______.

• excessive differential hydraulic pressure is sensed in the elevator feel computer

Question 12

12. On the 737, engagement and disengagement of the Mach Trim System is accomplished _____________.

Answer 12

12. On the 737, engagement and disengagement of the Mach Trim System is accomplished _____________.

• automatically as a function of airspeed

Question 13

13. What has occurred when the MACH TRIM FAIL light is illuminated only when the Master Caution Annunciator recall is activated?

Answer 13

13. What has occurred when the MACH TRIM FAIL light is illuminated only when the Master Caution Annunciator recall is activated?

• a single channel failure of the mach trim system

Question 14

14. The Elevator Feel Shift module increases hydraulic system A pressure to the elevator feel and centering unit during a stall. This increases the _________ force to approximately double the normal feel pressure.

Answer 14

14. The Elevator Feel Shift module increases hydraulic system A pressure to the elevator feel and centering unit during a stall. This increases the _________ force to approximately double the normal feel pressure.

• forward control column

Question 15

15. There are two modes on the main electric and autopilot stabilizer trim: high speed with flaps _________ and low speed with flaps _________.

Answer 15

15. There are two modes on the main electric and autopilot stabilizer trim: high speed with flaps _________ and low speed with flaps _________.

• extended; retracted

Question 16

16. Actuating either pair of stabilizer trim switches ______________, if the autopilot is engaged.

Answer 16

16. Actuating either pair of stabilizer trim switches ______________, if the autopilot is engaged.

• automatically disengages the autopilot

Question 17

17. With the stabilizer trim outside the takeoff trim range ___________ if takeoff is attempted.

Answer 17

17. With the stabilizer trim outside the takeoff trim range ___________ if takeoff is attempted.

• An intermittent horn sounds

Question 18

18. _______________ may be used to return the stabilizer to electrical trim units if manual trim is used to position the stabilizer beyond the electrical trim limits.

Answer 18

18. _______________ may be used to return the stabilizer to electrical trim units if manual trim is used to position the stabilizer beyond the electrical trim limits.

• the stabilizer trim switches

Question 19

19. The stabilizer trim main electric cutout switch and the stabilizer trim autopilot cutout switch are provided to allow the autopilot or main electrical trim inputs to be ____________________.

Answer 19

19. The stabilizer trim main electric cutout switch and the stabilizer trim autopilot cutout switch are provided to allow the autopilot or main electrical trim inputs to be ____________________.

• disconnected from the single stabilizer trim moto(r)

Question 20

20. When control column movement opposes the trim direction, what will occur?

Answer 20

20. When control column movement opposes the trim direction, what will occur?

• The control column actuated stabilizer trim cutout switches stop operation of the main electric and autopilot trim

Question 21

21. Switching the STAB TRIM override switch to OVERRIDE ____________.

Answer 21

21. Switching the STAB TRIM override switch to OVERRIDE ____________.

• electric trim can be used regardless of control column position

Question 22

22. The speed trim system (STS) is a speed stability augmentation system designed to improve the flight characteristics during any operation with a low gross weight, aft center of gravity, and high thrust when the autopilot _______ engaged.

Answer 22

22. The speed trim system (STS) is a speed stability augmentation system designed to improve the flight characteristics during any operation with a low gross weight, aft center of gravity, and high thrust when the autopilot _______ engaged.

• is not

Question 23

23. ___________ operates the rudder system.

Answer 23

23. ___________ operates the rudder system.

• Either hydraulic system

Question 24

24. B737-800, the yaw damper uses the _____________.

Answer 24

24. B737-800, the yaw damper uses the _____________.

• hydraulic system B or standby hydraulic system pressure

Question 25

25. Above approximately 135 knots, there is a reduction in both hydraulic system A and B pressure. This function limits full rudder authority \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,.

Answer 25

25. Above approximately 135 knots, there is a reduction in both hydraulic system A and B pressure. This function limits full rudder authority \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,. ## Footnote **• in flight after takeoff and before landing**

Question 26

26. The rudder pedals permit limited nose gear steering up to ______ degrees each side of center for steering.

Answer 26

26. The rudder pedals permit limited nose gear steering up to ______ degrees each side of center for steering. ## Footnote **• 7**

Question 27

27. Which hydraulic system powers the ground spoilers?

Answer 27

27. Which hydraulic system powers the ground spoilers? ## Footnote **• A**

Question 28

28. When the SPEED BRAKE lever is actuated all of the spoilers will\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 28

28. When the SPEED BRAKE lever is actuated all of the spoilers will\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• extend on the ground and only the flight spoilers extend when the aircraft is in the air**

Question 29

29. If you use the flight spoilers during a turn \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 29

29. If you use the flight spoilers during a turn \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• greatly increase the roll rate**

Question 30

30. All flight and ground spoilers will automatically rise to the full extension on landing if the speed brake lever is in the ARMED position and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 30

30. All flight and ground spoilers will automatically rise to the full extension on landing if the speed brake lever is in the ARMED position and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• both thrust levers are at IDLE**

Question 31

31. An illuminated SPEED BRAKE DO NOT ARM light indicates \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 31

31. An illuminated SPEED BRAKE DO NOT ARM light indicates \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• an abnormal condition or during landing the wheel speed has dropped below 60kts and the speed brake lever is not in the down position**

Question 32

32. The speedbrake lever _______ position in the 737 indicates all flight spoilers are extended to their maximum position for inflight use, while the ________ indicates all flight and ground spoilers are extended to their maximum position for use on the ground.

Answer 32

32. The speedbrake lever _______ position in the 737 indicates all flight spoilers are extended to their maximum position for inflight use, while the ________ indicates all flight and ground spoilers are extended to their maximum position for use on the ground. ## Footnote **• FLIGHT DETENT; UP**

Question 33

33. In the event of a total hydraulic system B failure, the trailing edge flaps \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 33

33. In the event of a total hydraulic system B failure, the trailing edge flaps \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• can be operated electrically**

Question 34

34. ____________ is provided through the electrical alternate flap drive system.

Answer 34

34. ____________ is provided through the electrical alternate flap drive system. ## Footnote **• No asymmetry or skew protection**

Question 35

35. The Flaps/Slats Electronic Unit (FSEU) monitors trailing edge flaps for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. If the Flaps/Slats Electronic Unit (FSEU) detects a trailing edge problem, it\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the trailing edge flap bypass valve preventing further travel.

Answer 35

35. The Flaps/Slats Electronic Unit (FSEU) monitors trailing edge flaps for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. If the Flaps/Slats Electronic Unit (FSEU) detects a trailing edge problem, it\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the trailing edge flap bypass valve preventing further travel. ## Footnote **• asymmetry and skew conditions; closes**

Question 36

36. The TE flap load relief function protects the flaps from excessive air loads. When the flaps are set to 40 the trailing edge flaps will _______ if airspeed exceeds a predetermined limit.

Answer 36

36. The TE flap load relief function protects the flaps from excessive air loads. When the flaps are set to 40 the trailing edge flaps will _______ if airspeed exceeds a predetermined limit. ## Footnote **• retract to 30**

Question 37

37. Why are there mechanical Flap Gates positioned at the flaps 1 and flaps 15 detent?

Answer 37

37. Why are there mechanical Flap Gates positioned at the flaps 1 and flaps 15 detent? ## Footnote **• for single engine and normal go-around**

Question 38

38. Where would a TE flaps asymmetry error or skew indication issue be seen?

Answer 38

38. Where would a TE flaps asymmetry error or skew indication issue be seen? ## Footnote **• The Flap Position Indicator**

Question 39

39. The 737 Leading edge devices are normally extended and retracted by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 39

39. The 737 Leading edge devices are normally extended and retracted by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• hydraulic power from system B**

Question 40

40. The 737 Leading edge devices _______ be retracted by the standby hydraulic system.

Answer 40

40. The 737 Leading edge devices _______ be retracted by the standby hydraulic system. ## Footnote **• cannot**

Question 41

41. At flaps 1, the Auto Slat system _____________ as the aircraft approaches a stall condition.

Answer 41

41. At flaps 1, the Auto Slat system _____________ as the aircraft approaches a stall condition. ## Footnote **• automatically drives the slats to FULL EXTEND**

Question 42

42. An amber illuminated Leading Edge Devices Transit (LE FLAP TRANSIT) Light, indicates \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 42

42. An amber illuminated Leading Edge Devices Transit (LE FLAP TRANSIT) Light, indicates \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• a LE slat skew condition exists • any LE device is in transit, or is not in its programmed position with respect to the trailing edge flaps**