Flight Controls

Question 1

True or False? Primary control static wicks are required for dispatch

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False? All controls have a single manual trim tab with a cockpit position indicator.

Answer 2

False, Elevator controls have 2 trim tabs and the rudder trim has a servo-assist function.

Question 3

True of False? The rudder trim tab has a servo assist function?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How would you engage the control lock and what surfaces are locked?

Answer 4

By pulling aft on the control lock handle all primary controls are locked.

Question 5

True or False? The pilot can physically override the autopilot elevator servo?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False? The stick shaker is mechanically linked to the angle of attack probe.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

How many degrees can you move the nose wheel if you push full-scale right rudder deflection while taxiing?

Answer 7

20 degrees, additional castering of approximately 64 degrees

Question 8

True or False? To tow the airplane with a tug, the control wheel lock must be disengaged.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False? All primary controls are unboosted and mechanically actuated.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False? The captains side electric pitch trim can override the copilots side electric pitch trim.

Answer 10

True