Aircraft Systems Knowldge (Flight Controls)

Question 1

In alternate law, what are you commanding when you move the side stick fwd and aft?

Answer 1

Load Factor (same as normal law but with reduced protections)

Question 2

In alternate law, what are you commanding when you move the side stick left and right?

Answer 2

Direct side stick to roll control surface position relationship

Question 3

In normal law, what happens if both pilots move their side sticks simultaneously?

Answer 3

If both pilots move their sticks simultaneously, the inputs are algebraically summed (limited to the max deflection of a single side stick)

Question 4

What is required to lock out a faulty side stick?

Answer 4

Pressing and holding for 40 secs locks out the other side stick

Question 5

With a side stick locked out, is an autopilot available?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

The ELACs control which functions?

(FLT Control Panel)

Answer 6

Elavator Aileron Computer (functions include listed controls and horiz stabilizer control)

Question 7

The SECs control which functions?

(FLT CTL panel)

Answer 7

Spoiler Elevator Computer (functions include listed controls and horiz stabilizer control)

Question 8

The FACs control which functions?

(4 items)

(FLT CTL Panel)

Answer 8

FAC= Flight Augmentation Computer

Electrical Rudder Control

Flight Envelope functions

Low level energy warning

Windshear detection

Question 9

What does an white OFF light indicate when associated with a ELAC, SEC, or FAC?

(FLT CTL Panel)

Answer 9

Computer is deactivated

Question 10

If both pilots are pulling back slightly on their sticks, what is the response of the aircraft?

Answer 10

A more pronounced pitch up since the inputs are algebraically summed

Question 11

Both pilots should not make control inputs at the same time. If a pilot need to takeover the controls what should be done to prevent dual input?

Answer 11

Press and hold the A/P Disconnect/ Takeover button.

Question 12

If a pilot needs to takeover the controls what should be done to pevent dual input?

Answer 12

Press and hold the AP/ Disconnect/ Takeover button

Question 13

Can the AP be engaged after a side stick is locked out?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Whith a side stick locked out, can the associated AP be engaged?

Answer 14

Yes, the takeover-side AP is available

Question 15

Can you exceed the g-load protections in normal law?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Can the aircraft stall in Alternate law?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Is load factor protection available in Alternate law?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Is auto trimming available in Alternate law?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

In Alternate law after lowering the landing gear, the PFD displays this message “USE MAN PITCH TRIM” (Amber)…What has occured?

Answer 19

Reversion to Direct Law

Question 20

If the speed breake handle is armed, what is required to activate the Ground Spoilers during a rejected takeoff?

(armed (2) and if not armed (2))

Answer 20

Speed greater than 72 kts

Thrust levers at or near idle

IF NOT ARMED:

Speed greate than 72 kts

with one thrust lever in reverst and the other at or near idle

Question 21

With the AP on, what maximum speed brake is available?

A320 v A321

Answer 21

A320- Half

A321- Full

Question 22

List at least two conditions in which the Speed Brakes will automatically retract?

(3 things)

Answer 22

In flight Flaps FULL for A320 (Flaps 3 A321)

Alpha Prot

TOGA thrust selected

Question 23

Speed Brakes are inhibited (and will auto retract if extended) in relation to what Flap position for A320 vs A321

Answer 23

A320- Full

A321- 3 or Full