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1
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What powers the Power Control Units that move various flight controls?

A

Hydraulics

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2
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The trailing rudder deflects at _____ the rate of the fore rudder rate.

A

2X

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3
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The trailing rudder is connected to the fore rudder by which component?

A

PUSH RODS

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What controls the distance the rudder can travel?

A

RUDDER IMPUT RESTRICTOR FCECU

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5
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What is the distance the rudder can travel either side of center when the flaps are set to 0 degrees?

A

12 Degrees either side of center

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6
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With the flaps set to 5 degrees or greater, what is the maximum rudder travel either side of center?

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18 Degrees

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7
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True or False: At low speeds, the FCECU does not limit hydraulic pressure to the rudder.

A

True

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8
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True or False: At low speeds, the FCECU limits hydraulic pressure to the rudder.

A

False

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9
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True or False: At high airspeeds, hydraulic pressure to the rudder is reduced.

A

True

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10
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True or False: At high airspeeds, hydraulic pressure to the rudder is not limited.

A

False

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11
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How do pilots know if the elevator trim position signal fails?

A

The trim indication moves off scale.

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12
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True or False: If the trim position signal fails, the trim still operates normally.

A

True

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13
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What provides roll control for the aircraft?

A

2 Ailerons and 4 roll spoilers.

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14
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True or False: The ailerons are directly operated by the First Officer’s control column.

A

True

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15
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True or False: The ailerons are directly operated by the Captain’s control column.

A

False

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16
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The ailerons are mechanically controlled and _____.

A

Mechanically operated.

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17
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True or False: The aircraft has a roll disconnect handle that allows the control wheels to be separated in the event of an aileron or spoiler jam.

A

True

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18
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How far will the control yokes travel to either side?

A

70°

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19
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Which direction does the geared tab move on the aileron?

A

Opposite direction of aileron.

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20
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True or False: The aileron trim should be used when autopilot is engaged.

A

False

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21
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True or False: Aileron trim should be used when autopilot is not engaged.

A

True

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22
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Which hydraulic system controls the inboard spoilers?

A

Hydraulcs #1

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23
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Which hydraulic system controls the outboard spoilers?

A

Hydraulics #2

24
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When operating at airspeeds greater than _____ kts., the FCECU inhibits outboard spoiler movement.

25
At decreasing airspeeds less than _____ kts., both outboard spoilers are active.
165 knots
26
The inboard and outboard spoilers will fully extend after landing when _____.
- Spoilers switch is in FLIGHT - Power levers at or aft of FLIGHT IDLE - Weight-on-wheels
27
True or False: If there is a jam in the spoiler PCU linkage, the spoiler clutch mechanism will remove the spoiler form the PCU.
True
28
The elevators are mechanically controlled and _____.
Hydraulically Operated
29
The Captain’s yoke is directly connected to which elevator side?
Left Elevator
30
How many total hydraulic PCUs power the left side of the elevator?
3
31
How many total hydraulic PCUs power the whole elevator?
6
32
How many total hydraulic PCUs power the right side of the elevator?
3
33
Who/what has the highest priority for pitch trim?
1. Captain, 2. FO, 3. Autopilot
34
The Stall Protection System is active when?
- Calibrated Airspeed is less than 215 Knots - Altitude is greater than 200' AGL, - The stick shaker shutoff is not in the off position
35
How many pounds of force is needed to override the stick pusher?
80 lbs. of force
36
True or False: The stall warning angle of attack limit is set to a lower value when ice is adhering to the aircraft.
True
37
True or False: Maximum rudder travel is based on flap selection.
True
38
The RUD1 or 2 PUSH OFF switchlights _____.
Depressurize the Rudder PCU
39
Roll control is provided by 2 ailerons and _____ flight spoilers.
4
40
What does the SPOILERS switch on the glareshield accomplish?
Controls which spoilers are active
41
In the event of a roll control jam:
Pulling the ROLL DISC handle isolates each pilots control wheel
42
Which flight controls are not hydraulically operated?
Ailerons
43
The ELEVATOR PRESS caution light illuminates when what occurs?
All 3 elevator PCU's are operating
44
True or False: The pitch feel and trim unit provides tactile feedback to simulate control loads and avoid over control of the elevator.
True
45
True or False: Pitch trim rate is variable and based on flap configuration.
False (Its based on airspeed)
46
The FLAP POWER caution light illuminates to indicate _____.
General systems failure, Flaps are unsafe to use and are locked in the last valid position
47
True or False: If the stick shaker activates, the autopilot will remain engaged and revert to TOGA mode.
False
48
The spoilers are mechanically controlled and _____
Hydraulically powered
49
What is the nominal pressure created by the engine-driven hydraulic pumps?
3,000 PSI
50
What provides backup pressure for the #1 Hydraulic System?
Standby pump
51
#1 Hydraulics BARFPIE
``` B - brakes A - anti-skis R - rudder F - flaps P - PTU I - inboard spoilers E - elevator ```
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#2 Hydraulics LOSER E
``` L - landing gear O - outboard spoilers S - steering E - emerg parking brake R - rudder ``` E - elevators
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#3 Hydraulics
E - elevators
54
Engine Accessory Gearbox FOD P
F - fuel pump O - oil pump D - DC starter/generator P - permanent magnetic alternator (PMA)
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Prop Reduction Gearbox HAPP
H - hyd pump (main) A - a/c generator P - pitch control unit (PCU) P - prop oil pump/prop overspeed governor
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A/C Bus MAST
M - most de-ice/anti-ice components A - aux fuel pumps S - standby hyd pumps T - TRUs

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