36. Flaps/ Slats (Flight Controls) Flashcards

1
Q

How are the flaps and slats affected if only GREEN hydraulic system pressure available?

A

The flaps and slats will still operate, but at half speed

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2
Q

What system prevents flap or slat asymmetry?

A

Wing Tip Brakes (WTB)

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3
Q

If the WTBs activate due to a flap asymmetry, how are the slats affected?

A

The slats can still operate normally - only flap operation is inhibited

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4
Q

What flap/slat configurations correspond to position 1 on the FLAPS lever and how do they differ?

A

• CONF 1+F is used for takeoff and provides both slats (position 1) + flaps

• CONF 1 is used in-flight and is slats only

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5
Q

When will the Automatic Retraction System (ARS) operate?

A

• During acceleration in CONF 1+F, the flaps (not slats) will automatically retract to 0 at 210 knots

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6
Q

What is ALPHA LOCK?

A

This function inhibits retracting slats from 1 to 0 at a high angle of attack and low airspeed.

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7
Q

What happens to the ailerons when the flaps are extended?

A

The ailerons droop

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