Flight Controls

Question 1

757/767: The UNSCHED STAB TRIM light illuminates when:

Answer 1

Stabilizer trim movement without signal from trim switches, Mach/speed trim system or autopilot

Question 2

757: When the TRAILING EDGE light illuminates, hydraulic power is removed from the drive unit(s) of the:

Answer 2

Slats and Flaps

Question 3

757/767: With the speed brake lever in the ARMED position, the ground spoilers automatically extend upon landing and the handle moves to the UP positions when three conditions are met, including:

Answer 3

Both truck tilt sensors detect a no-tilt condition on the ground

Question 4

757/767: If pilots inadvertently activate aileron trim while an autopilot is engaged, the repositioning of the aileron neutral point:

Answer 4

Is not apparent until the autopilot is disengaged

Question 5

757: If during the Before Takeoff Procedure, the stabilizer trim setting shown on FMC TAKEOFF REF page 1 is less than 3.0, what should be done?

Answer 5

Use of the ALTN STAB TRIM switches

Question 6

767: The Pitch Enhancement System (PES) provides a backup source of hydraulic power to operate the horizontal stabilizer if both the left and center hydraulic systems fail. When the PES operates, trim is only available from the:

Answer 6

Control wheel trim switches

Question 7

757/767: The three modes of stabilizer trim control are:

Answer 7

Electric (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)

Question 8

757/767: If a single autopilot is engaged, ________ trimming causes the autopilot to disengage:

Answer 8

Electric

Question 9

757/767: The _______ trim switches are inhibited if multiple autopilots are engaged in the approach mode.

Answer 9

Electric

Question 10

767: In conjunction with trailing edge flap position 5 (or greater), which of the following will droop by being hydraulically driven to 50% down?

Answer 10

Inboard ailerons