T-6 Systems 1 - FLT Controls+HYD

Question 1

The ailerons control movement of the aircraft in the __________ axis. (B/2/1)

a. lateral or pitch
b. vertical or yaw
c. longitudinal or roll

Answer 1

c

Question 2

Which of the following is not a part of the aileron control system? (B/2/2)

a. Left and right aileron
b. Bellcranks
c. TAD
d. Push-pull rods
e. Front and rear control sticks

Answer 2

c

Question 3

The elevator controls aircraft movement around the lateral or pitch axis. (B/3/1)

a. True
b. False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the purpose of the bobweight located on the forward control stick? (B/3/2)

a. Provides for static balancing of the elevator
b. Provides a connection between the two control sticks
c. Enhances control feedback and helps prevent overstressing of the airframe
d. Mechanically limits the amount of elevator travel

Answer 4

c

Question 5

The rudder controls aircraft movement around the vertical or yaw axis. (B/4/1)

a. True
b. False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Rudder pedal position is adjusted with a hand crank located on the __________. (B/4/2)

a. left console
b. lower portion of the center console
c. right side of the cockpit
d. upper portion of the center console

Answer 6

b

Question 7

Which flight control electromechanical trim system(s) utilize movement of the actual primary control surface? (B/5/1)

a. Aileron
b. Elevator
c. Rudder
d. Flaps

Answer 7

a

Question 8

In the event of conflicting aileron or elevator trim inputs from the front and rear cockpit, the front cockpit input will take priority. (B/5/2)

a. True
b. False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Visual indication of pitch, roll, and yaw trim can be found on the __________. (B/5/3)

a. triple trim indicator on the center instrument panel
b. trim annunciator system
c. TAD control panel on the center console
d. trim position indicators located on both trim control panels

Answer 9

d

Question 10

A primary purpose of the TAD system is to assist the pilot __________. (B/6/1)

a. in maintaining roll trim
b. in maintaining pitch trim
c. by maintaining reduced control stick forces
d. in maintaining directional trim

Answer 10

d

Question 11

The TAD computes input to the rudder trim system based on __________. (B/6/2)

a. engine torque, airspeed, altitude, and pitch rate
b. engine torque, rudder pedal control forces, and altitude
c. altitude, airspeed, pitch rate, and propeller RPM
d. engine torque, airspeed, altitude, and temperature

Answer 11

a

Question 12

In addition to the TRIM OFF annunciator, actuating the trim interrupt button will also illuminate the __________ annunciator light. (B/6/3)

a. NO TRIM
b. TAD OFF
c. RUDDER INOP
d. ELEVATOR FAIL

Answer 12

b

Question 13

What control surfaces are locked when the gust lock is engaged? (B/7/1)

a. Elevator
b. Rudder
c. Ailerons
d. All of the above

Answer 13

d

Question 14

The primary aircraft flight controls consist of the

a. electromechanical trim system, TAD, ailerons, and rudder.
b. ailerons, Trim Aid Device, and elevator.
c. ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
d. control stick, PCL, and rudder pedals.

Answer 14

c

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of the aircraft’s elevator?

a. The elevator system is used to cause movement around the longitudinal or roll axis.
b. The elevator system is used to cause movement in the lateral or pitch axis.
c. The elevator system is used to cause movement in the vertical or yaw axis.
d. The elevator system’s primary function is to assist the pilot in maintaining directional stability.

Answer 15

b

Question 16

The aileron ground adjustable trim tabs are for maintenance use only and should not be tampered with by the aircrew.

a. True
b. False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Which statement best describes the purpose of the bobweight attached to the forward control stick?

a. Provides increased aileron sensitivity during high speed flight
b. Provides increased rudder authority during low altitude turns
c. Prevents aircraft overcontrolling by the Trim Aid Device
d. Provides higher stick forces as G-loading increases, helps prevent overstressing the airframe

Answer 17

d

Question 18

Which of the following is not included in the rudder control system?

a. Centering springs
b. Cables
c. Bellcrank
d. Bobweight

Answer 18

d

Question 19

Pilot control of aileron trim is accomplished by movement of an electromechanical trim tab installed on the right aileron.

a. True
b. False

Answer 19

false

Question 20

The Trim Aid Device (TAD) computer relays trim input to the

a. elevator trim tab actuator.
b. rudder trim tab actuator.
c. rudder pedals.
d. aileron trim system.

Answer 20

b

Question 21

The TAD maintains a takeoff trim setting until __________ KIAS and no weight on the wheels.

a. 40
b. 60
c. 80
d. 100

Answer 21

c

Question 22

A green TAD OFF annunciator will illuminate when

a. there is an internal failure of the TAD system.
b. there is a failure of the rudder tab actuator.
c. the TRIM DISCONNECT switch is placed in the YAW CONNECT position.
d. the TRIM AID switch is set to off.

Answer 22

d

Question 23

The flight control gust lock is used to

a. prevent aircraft overcontrol during gusty landing conditions.
b. lock the secondary flight control surfaces when parked.
c. lock the primary flight control surfaces when parked.
d. lock only the elevator and rudder when parked.

Answer 23

c

Question 24

What are the four devices operated by the primary hydraulic system under normal operations? (B/1/1)

a. Landing gear/main gear doors, flaps, speed brake, and trim aid device
b. Landing gear/main gear inboard doors, flaps, speed brake, and nosewheel steering
c. Landing gear, flaps, speed brake, and flight controls
d. Landing gear, main gear inboard doors, flaps, speed brake, and lights

Answer 24

b

Question 25

The hydraulic system and the return side of the power package reservoir are pressurized to which levels respectively? (B/1/2) a. 2000 ±120 and 50 psi b. 2000 ±120 and 60 psi c. 3000 ±120 and 40 psi d. 3000 ±120 and 50 psi

Answer 25

d

Question 26

When you select a cockpit control to lower the flaps, which element of the primary hydraulic system is responsible for activating the corresponding actuator? (B/1/3) a. Reservoir piston b. Electrical selector valve c. Main strut d. Release valve

Answer 26

b

Question 27

During the loss of engine power, the primary hydraulic system, or the battery bus, the emergency package will allow a one-time extension of__________. (B/2/1) a. flaps, speed brake, and nosewheel steering b. flaps, landing gear, and speed brake c. flaps, landing gear and main gear inboard doors d. flaps, landing gear and main gear inboard doors, and speed brake

Answer 27

c

Question 28

The emergency package’s manifold contains which of the following? (B/2/2) a. Two emergency extension selector valves b. Two metal bellows compressing helium gas c. Two actuators d. 2000 psi emergency accumulator

Answer 28

a

Question 29

What is the purpose of the pressure release valve in the emergency hydraulic system? (B/2/3) a. To activate the actuators b. To automatically release pressure should it reach 3500 psi c. To prevent engine fires d. To provide manual reduction in pressure in the emergency accumulator

Answer 29

b

Question 30

When the EHYD PX LO annunciator illuminates, it means that emergency accumulator hydraulic pressure is below __________ ±150 psi. (B/2/4) a. 1790 b. 1880 c. 2400 d. 3000

Answer 30

c

Question 31

Which set of landing gear doors are operated hydraulically? (C/1/1) a. The nosewheel doors b. The main gear inboard and outboard doors c. The main gear inboard doors d. The main gear outboard doors

Answer 31

c

Question 32

A red light illuminated in the landing gear selector handle indicates that the PCL is approaching IDLE, with the gear handle up, or which of the following? (C/2/1) a. The landing gear doors are up and locked. b. The landing gear doors are not closed. c. The landing gear circuit breaker needs to be reset. d. The landing gear is malfunctioning.

Answer 32

b

Question 33

Before extending the landing gear, __________. (C/2/3) a. activate the aural warning silence button b. reduce airspeed below 150 KIAS c. ensure at least 2000 psi is available d. reduce airspeed below 120 KIAS

Answer 33

b

Question 34

What is the function of the emergency landing gear extension handle? (C/3/1) a. It releases hydraulic pressure once it reaches 3500 psi. b. It activates the emergency system. c. It closes the slide valve assembly. d. It activates the accumulator piston.

Answer 34

b

Question 35

What is the indication of gears down and locked and main gear doors in transit?

Answer 35

Three green lights + 2 red lights for the main gears.

Question 36

The engine-driven pump pressurizes the hydraulic system to which of the following? a. 1790 ±120 psi b. 2000 ±120 psi c. 3000 ±120 psi d. 3600 ±120 psi

Answer 36

c

Question 37

The primary hydraulic system operates which of the following? a. Landing gear, main gear doors, flaps, and trim aid device b. Landing gear, flaps, nosewheel steering, trim aid device, and speed brake c. Landing gear, main gear inboard doors, flaps, nosewheel steering, and speed brake d. Landing gear, flaps, speed brake, and wheel brakes

Answer 37

c

Question 38

What is true about the power package reservoir? a. It releases excess pressure at 1790 psi. b. It is pressurized using compressed nitrogen gas. c. It is pressurized using compressed helium gas. d. A piston helps to step-down pressure to protect the pump.

Answer 38

d

Question 39

The primary hydraulic system’s selector manifold contains which of the following? a. Engine-driven pump b. Electrical selector valves c. Actuators d. Reservoir piston

Answer 39

b

Question 40

Two specific conditions in which the emergency hydraulic system is used are: a. The pressure drops below 3000 psi, and you’re below 6000 feet b. Loss of engine power or the primary hydraulic system fails c. Loss of engine power and the airspeed is less than 120 knots d. More than a 2-second drop in pressure, and altitude is less than 6000 feet

Answer 40

b

Question 41

The emergency hydraulic system specifically operates which of the following? a. Landing gear, flaps, and speed brake b. Landing gear, main gear doors, speed brake, and flaps c. Landing gear, main gear doors, nose gear doors, and flaps d. Landing gear, main gear inboard doors, and flaps

Answer 41

d

Question 42

The emergency package receives its pressure from which of the following? a. Directly from a nitrogen pre-charge in the reservoir b. From the emergency accumulator c. Directly from the reservoir piston d. From the emergency selector valves

Answer 42

b

Question 43

Before lowering the gear using either the primary or emergency systems, ensure the a. flaps are retracted. b. airspeed is below 120 KIAS. c. flap handle is in the LAND position and airspeed less than 120 KIAS. d. airspeed is below 150 KIAS.

Answer 43

d

Question 44

The amber EHYD PX LO annunciator light means which of the following? a. Pressure in the emergency accumulator is below 2400 psi ±150 b. Pressure in the reservoir is below 3000 ±120 psi c. Pressure in the emergency package is below 2870 psi d. Pressure in the emergency package is below 1 Qt

Answer 44

a

Question 45

The HYDR FL LO annunciator means which of the following? a. Fluid level is below .5 Qt b. Fluid level is below 1790 psi c. Accumulator fluid level is below 1 Qt d. Reservoir fluid level is below 1 Qt

Answer 45

d

Question 46

When the power package slide valve closes, the hydraulic pump pressure is prevented from energizing any hydraulic components except for the a. main landing gear actuator. b. nosewheel steering actuator. c. flap actuator. d. emergency selector manifold.

Answer 46

b

Question 47

What does using flaps in the landing setting allow you to do? (B/1/1) a. Maintain approach glidepath while increasing airspeed b. Decrease approach glidepath while maintaining airspeed c. Decrease approach glidepath while increasing airspeed d. Maintain approach glidepath while reducing airspeed

Answer 47

d

Question 48

What happens if the primary hydraulic system fails? (B/1/2) a. The flaps cannot be used until they are serviced on the ground. b. The electrical FLAPS CONT circuit breaker must be reset. c. The flaps can be operated using the emergency system package. d. The emergency system provides a one-time lowering and retraction of the flaps.

Answer 48

c

Question 49

Before operating the flaps using the emergency system, you must __________. (B/1/3) a. check the flaps visually to find their position b. increase your speed above 150 KIAS c. check the annunciator panel for the BATTERY BUS indicator d. lower the landing gear using the emergency system

Answer 49

d

Question 50

Which of the following is a critical limitation of the speed brake? (B/2/1) a. The speed brake will only extend if the flaps are extended. b. The speed brake does not operate using the emergency hydraulic system. c. The speed brake extends automatically if the PCL is moved to the MAX position. d. The speed brake’s actuator is a part of the selector manifold.

Answer 50

b

Question 51

Where does the pressure come from that creates the mechanical force to extend the speed brake? (B/2/2) a. From the primary hydraulic system b. From the emergency accumulator c. From the turning of the torque tube d. From the circuit breaker placarded SPEED BRAKE on the generator bus circuit breaker panel

Answer 51

a

Question 52

Which of the following is an important difference between using the NWS or differential braking? (B/3/1) a. Differential braking results in a wider turn radius than NWS. b. NWS is more sensitive than differential braking. c. Differential braking should be avoided above 20 knots. d. NWS provides a tighter turn radius than differential braking.

Answer 52

b

Question 53

What happens to NWS if the primary hydraulic system fails? (B/3/2) a. The NWS receives its hydraulic pressure from the emergency accumulator. b. The pilot must manually deselect NWS. c. NWS sensitivity will increase because of differential pressure. d. The NWS system will be inoperative and use of rudder and/or differential braking on the ground will be necessary.

Answer 53

d

Question 54

Which is true regarding the wheel brake system? (B/4/1) a. If the hydraulic system fails, the parking brake must be used. b. The wheel brakes are not serviced by the emergency system, and will not be available if the primary system fails. c. The wheel brake system will continue to operate if the primary hydraulic system fails. d. The wheel brake system shares the primary hydraulic system pressure lines.

Answer 54

c

Question 55

Which is the procedure for activating the parking brake? (B/4/2) a. Pull and turn the handle 90° counterclockwise while pushing on the toe brakes. b. Push and turn the handle 90° clockwise while pushing on the toe brakes. c. Pull the handle while pushing on the toe brakes. d. Pull and turn the handle 90° clockwise while pushing on the toe brakes.

Answer 55

d

Question 56

Which is true regarding the nosewheel steering system? a. NWS has only one actuator in the manifold. b. The emergency system provides pressure to NWS through the alternate hydraulic lines. c. The NWS is separate from the selector manifold. d. NWS has two actuators in the manifold.

Answer 56

c

Question 57

Which is true regarding the NWS and emergency systems? a. The emergency system powers the NWS through the accumulator. b. The NWS will not operate if the primary hydraulic system fails. c. Differential braking will not work if the primary hydraulic system fails. d. The emergency system powers the NWS through the selector control valve.

Answer 57

b

Question 58

Which component specifically ensures the nosewheel is properly aligned before it is retracted or extended? a. Selector valve b. Centering valve c. Servo valve d. Rotary actuator

Answer 58

b

Question 59

Engaging NWS at high speeds can result in a. directional control problems due to increased sensitivity. b. damage to the nosewheel steering actuator. c. damage to the nosewheel steering centering valve. d. the speed brake automatically extending, slowing the aircraft down.

Answer 59

a

Question 60

What are the functions of the speed brake? a. Reduce drag and reduce lift b. Decelerate, and increase descent rate without increasing airspeed c. Increase drag and accelerate d. Increase true airspeed while reducing induced and parasite drag

Answer 60

b

Question 61

Which is true regarding the speed brake? a. It will not operate using the emergency system. b. It extends only partially using the emergency system. c. It extends but will not retract using the emergency system. d. It will remain extended until the PCL is moved to IDLE.

Answer 61

a

Question 62

Which of the following will not cause the speed brake to retract? a. The PCL is moved to MAX. b. The flaps are extended. c. The speed brake switch is moved forward. d. The gear is retracted.

Answer 62

d

Question 63

If the flap indicator fails, how can flap extension be confirmed? a. Observing a slight nose down tendency b. Observing a slight nose up tendency c. The pilot must visually confirm the flap position d. By using the hydraulic pressure gauge

Answer 63

b

Question 64

Which statement below is correct regarding flap operations? a. Normal flap operation is available when the battery bus has failed. b. The flap position indicator will function normally when the battery bus has failed. c. Emergency flap operation is not available when the auxiliary battery is the only source of electrical power. d. Emergency flap operation is available when the auxiliary battery is the only source of electrical power.

Answer 64

c

Question 65

Which is true regarding the parking brake? a. The parking brake will not operate if the hydraulic system fails. b. It is activated by first pulling and turning the handle 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. c. The parking brake will operate partially using the emergency system. d. The parking brake is applied by pushing on the toe brakes while simultaneously activating the handle.

Answer 65

d

Question 66

Before lowering the flaps, you should ensure your airspeed is less than which value? a. 120 KIAS b. 138 KIAS c. 147 KIAS d. 150 KIAS

Answer 66

d

Question 67

Which component is responsible for sending pressure to the main wheel brakes? a. Selector valve b. Reservoir c. Master cylinder d. Solenoid valve

Answer 67

c

Question 68

The __________ is/are interconnected with the elevator trim tab actuator to automatically input pitch trim to compensate for pitch effects as it is operated. a. landing gear b. flaps c. rudder d. speed brake

Answer 68

d

Question 69

What are the aileron trailing edge traveling limits?

Answer 69

a. 20º up | b. 11º down

Question 70

How are the ailerons mass balanced and what function does this perform?

Answer 70

Small weights are placed along the leading edge at the point where the ailerons pivot. These weights ensure the center of gravity for each aileron is at the pivot point. This is necessary because the mass of each aileron is rearward of the hinge line.

Question 71

What is the function of the bobweight?

Answer 71

a. Provides heavier stick force when G-load is increasing | b. Helps prevent overstressing of aircraft frame

Question 72

Which primary flight control surface actually moves as part of the trim system?

Answer 72

The ailerons

Question 73

What is the function of the trim disconnect switch?

Answer 73

It removes power from the trim system and disengages the Trim Aid Device.

Question 74

What are the indications the trim disconnect switch has been selected?

Answer 74

The green TRIM OFF and TAD OFF annunciator lights will illuminate.

Question 75

How is electrical power provided to operate the aileron and elevator trim system?

Answer 75

Through a circuit breaker placarded AIL/EL TRIM located on the battery bus breaker panel in the front cockpit

Question 76

If the gust lock is installed properly, how will the control surfaces appear when they are visually inspected?

Answer 76

The ailerons and rudder will be in a neutral position and the elevator will be in a nose-down position.

Question 77

What component is the source of pressure for the primary hydraulic system?

Answer 77

The engine-driven hydraulic pump

Question 78

What gauge color indicates hydraulic pressure is in the extended scale, but within safe operating limits?

Answer 78

White

Question 79

What is the purpose of the emergency hydraulic system?

Answer 79

It provides a one-time lowering of the landing gear, main gear inboard doors, and flaps.

Question 80

When is the emergency landing gear extension system used?

Answer 80

Loss of either primary hydraulic system or battery bus power, or in the event of an engine failure

Question 81

What is the normal sequence for the emergency extension of the landing gear?

Answer 81

a. Lower the landing gear selector handle | b. Pull the emergency landing gear extension handle

Question 82

Can the flaps be operated in the event the primary hydraulic system fails?

Answer 82

Yes, after the landing gear has been lowered using the emergency system.

Question 83

What is the purpose of the speed brake?

Answer 83

The speed brake allows you to decelerate. It also allows you to increase descent rate without increasing your airspeed.

Question 84

Where is the SPEED BRAKE circuit breaker located?

Answer 84

On the front cockpit generator bus circuit breaker panel

Question 85

What can happen if NWS is engaged at high taxi speeds?

Answer 85

It can result in directional control problems due to increased sensitivity.

Question 86

Which has the larger turn radius, nosewheel steering or differential braking?

Answer 86

Nosewheel steering

Question 87

What are the indications of abnormal primary flight control operations?

Answer 87

a. Uncommanded pitch, roll, or yaw movements | b. Sluggish response to control inputs

Question 88

What is the corrective action to take in the case of runaway trim?

Answer 88

Perform runaway trim checklist procedures

Question 89

If the EHYD PX LO illuminates, what aircraft devices should you consider inoperative?

Answer 89

Emergency landing gear and flap extension

Question 90

What are some indications of unsafe landing gear?

Answer 90

a. Indicator lights b. Lack of noticeable drag c. Lack of noticeable noise d. AOA indexer not active e. Inability to turn on landing or taxi lights f. Tendency to roll (main gear)

Question 91

What indicator lights would illuminate with the main landing gear full down, the nose gear still fully retracted, and the PCL above IDLE?

Answer 91

Two green mains, two red mains, red gear handle light

Question 92

When lowering flaps using the emergency system, what two conditions might result?

Answer 92

The flaps might extend only partially and they can take longer to extend.

Question 93

What are the indications of wheel brake failure?

Answer 93

a. Inability to maintain directional control b. Inability to decelerate c. “Spongy” or soft brake pedal d. The aircraft pulls to one side

Question 94

When extending the landing gear, which gear door ultimately closes as part of the extension sequence?

Answer 94

The main gear inboard doors

Question 95

What does the red light in the landing gear selector handle indicate when illuminated?

Answer 95

The gear doors are not closed, or the PCL is approaching IDLE with the gear handle UP.

Question 96

What happens to the nose wheel steering if the hydraulic system fails?

Answer 96

NWS will not operate - it is serviced by the primary hydraulic system.

Question 97

What happens to the speed brake if the hydraulic system fails?

Answer 97

It will not function.

Question 98

The flaps should not be operated above which airspeed?

Answer 98

150 KIAS

Question 99

When completing a sharp turn, how should the NSW be used?

Answer 99

Disengage the NWS - use differential braking. The NWS will limit your turn radius.

Question 100

What causes the EHYD PX LO annunciator light to illuminate?

Answer 100

2.400 ± 150 PSI

Question 101

Will you have the use of the speed brake with the emergency hydraulic system?

Answer 101

No - only gear, main gear inboard doors and flaps.

Question 102

Can you expect to use the wheel brakes if operating with a failure of the primary hydraulic system?

Answer 102

Yes, because the wheel brake system is separate from the primary and emergency hydraulic systems.