CH07 A320 Flight Controls Flashcards
FCTRL_002
Describe the roles of the Elevator Aileron Computers (ELAC 1 and ELAC 2).
▪ Provides control of the ______, ______, and ______ ______ ______ (___).
▪ Determines requirement for and activates ______ ______ during rolls, and ______ ______ for yaw.
▪ Both ELACs are normally ______. Should one fail, the remaining ELAC ______ assumes all ELAC-related functions.
Elevator Aileron Computers: ______
FCTRL_002
Describe the roles of the Elevator Aileron Computers (ELAC 1 and ELAC 2).
▪ Provides control of the Elevators, Ailerons, and Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS).
▪ Determines requirement for and activates spoiler assist during rolls, and rudder input for yaw.
▪ Both ELACs are normally active. Should one fail, the remaining ELAC automatically assumes all ELAC-related functions.
Elevator Aileron Computers: ELAC
FCTRL_003
Describe the roles of the Flight Augmentation Computers (FAC 1 and FAC 2).
▪Provides control of the Rudder to include:
- _____ coordination
- _____ damping
- High/Low speed _____ limiting
- _____ trim
Only one _____ is active at a time with the other serving as a _____.
_____ ______ ______: FAC
FCTRL_003
Describe the roles of the Flight Augmentation Computers (FAC 1 and FAC 2).
▪Provides control of the Rudder to include:
- Turn coordination
- Yaw damping
- High/Low speed rudder limiting
- Rudder trim
Only one FAC is active at a time with the other serving as a backup.
Flight Augmentation Computers: FAC
FCTRL_004
Describe the roles of the Spoiler Elevator Computers (SEC 1, SEC 2 and SEC 3):
▪All SECs are _____ during operations with each responsible for a _____ pair, or pairs, of _____ panels.
▪SEC 1 and SEC 2 can provide _____ control of the _____ and _____ in the event of a dual _____ failure.
_____ _____ _____: SEC
THS: _____ _____ _____
▪All SECs are active during operations with each responsible for a specific pair, or pairs, of spoiler panels.
▪SEC 1 and SEC 2 can provide backup control of the Elevators and THS in the event of a dual ELAC failure.
Spoiler Elevator Computers: SEC
THS: Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
❇️Normal Law:
▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s ____, ____, and ____ limits during ____ operations.
▪ All ________ are available in order to prevent the aircraft from ____its designed flight ____.
Active when all, or nearly all, ____ are functioning ______.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
❇️Normal Law:
▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s pitch, roll, and yaw limits during normal operations.
▪ All protections are available in order to prevent the aircraft from exceeding its designed flight envelope.
Active when all, or nearly all, systems are functioning correctly.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws.
❇️ Alternate Law:
▪ Defines the _______ _______ _______’ logic of the aircraft’s _______, _______, and _______ limits in response to multiple _______ involving a _______ _______ _______, _______, or _______ system’s (_______).
▪ Maintains a high level of _______, though some flight control characteristics _______, and some flight envelope _______ are lost.
AIR DATA INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM: ______
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws.
❇️ Alternate Law:
▪ Defines the Flight Control Computers’ logic of the aircraft’s pitch, roll, and yaw limits in response to multiple failures involving a Flight Control computer, Hydraulic, or Navigation system/s (ADIRS).
▪ Maintains a high level of capability, though some flight control characteristics change, and some flight envelope protections are lost.
AIR DATA INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM: ADIRS
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
Direct Law:
▪ Typically occurs as the result of the ______ ______ ______ while in ______ Law but, can also be the result of more significant ______ failures.
▪ ______ ______ feel, and response is like a ______ aircraft but, all ______ are lost.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
Direct Law:
▪ Typically occurs as the result of the landing gear lowered while in Alternate Law but, can also be the result of more significant system failures.
▪ Flight control feel, and response is like a conventional aircraft but, all protections are lost.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
Mechanical Backup Law:
▪ Occurs when all ______ ______ ______ have ______ or there has been a ______ loss of ______ power.
▪ ______ ______ are inoperative, and the aircraft can only be controlled by manual ______ ______, ______ ______ and ______ ______.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
Mechanical Backup Law:
▪ Occurs when all flight control computers have failed or there has been a total loss of electrical power.
▪ Side sticks are inoperative, and the aircraft can only be controlled by manual pitch trim, rudder pedals and engine thrust.
FCTRL_006
Describe the Flight Control Laws:
Abnormal Law:
▪ Provides sufficient _______ to _______ from _______ attitudes as the result of extraordinary _______ event.
▪ Is a subset of _______ Law.
Abnormal Law:
▪ Provides sufficient control to recover from unusual attitudes as the result of extraordinary external event.
▪ Is a subset of Alternate Law.
FCTRL_008
Describe Load Factor Demand.
▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.
▪ Flight control computers interpret ______ change commands as ___-___ changes:
- Climb commands (Stick __) result in a ______ ___-___ change
- Descent commands (Stick ______) result in ______ ___-___ change
- ______ stick results in ______ ___-___ change
FCTRL_008
Describe Load Factor Demand.
▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ Flight control computers interpret pitch change commands as G-load changes:
- Climb commands (Stick aft) result in a positive G-Load change
- Descent commands (Stick forward) result in negative G-Load change
- Neutral stick results in zero G-Load change
FCTRL_009
Describe Automatic Pitch Trim during a roll.
▪ Automatic pitch trim is provided by the _______s in _______ and _______ Law.
▪ Pitch trim is automatically provided for bank angles up to and including __ degrees.
FCTRL_009
Describe Automatic Pitch Trim during a roll.
▪ Automatic pitch trim is provided by the ELACs in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ Pitch trim is automatically provided for bank angles up to and including 33 degrees.
FCTRL_010
Describe Maneuver Protection.
▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.
▪ Restricts ______ ______ ______ movement that would cause the aircraft to ______ its designed structural ___-_____ limits:
Clean configuration
(Flaps and Slats retracted): ___g to ___g
Slats extended, & Flaps retracted: ___g to ___g
Slats and Flaps extended: ___g to ___g
FCTRL_010
Describe Maneuver Protection.
▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ Restricts flight control surface movement that would cause the aircraft to exceed its designed structural G-load limits:
Clean configuration
(Flaps and Slats retracted): -1.0g to +2.5g
Slats extended, & Flaps retracted: -1.0g to +2.5g
Slats and Flaps extended: 0.0g to +2.0g
FCTRL_011
Describe Pitch Protection:
▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ Prevents excessive ____-____ and ____-____ attitudes.
▪ ELACs will allow attitudes no greater than ___o nose-up, or ___o nose-down, even if the sidestick is held _____ ___/_______.
ELAC:
FCTRL_011
Describe Pitch Protection:
▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ Prevents excessive nose-up and nose-down attitudes.
▪ ELACs will allow attitudes no greater than 30o nose-up, or 15o nose-down, even if the sidestick is held full aft/forward.
ELAC: Elevator Aileron Control
FCTRL_012
Describe High Speed Protection:
High Speed Protection:
▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ Attempts to prevent aircraft from exceed ___/___.
▪ Autopilot automatically ______.
▪ ______s automatically pitch the aircraft __ to limit further ______, even if the sidestick is held ____ ______.
FCTRL_012
Describe High Speed Protection:
▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ Attempts to prevent aircraft from exceed VMO/MMO.
▪ Autopilot automatically disengages.
▪ ELACs automatically pitch the aircraft up to limit further acceleration, even if the sidestick is held full forward.
FCTRL_013
Describe
Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot):
▪ Available only in _______ Law.
▪ _______ _______ _______ prevent the aircraft’s _____ __ _______ (___) from exceeding a predetermined threshold at ___ airspeeds.
▪ Autopilot automatically _______ and speed brakes, if deployed, _______ _____.
▪ Flight control computers logic changes from _______ _______ _______ to direct _______ pitch control.
▪ Pilot _______ input can override the _______ _______ _______ and further degrade the ____
FCTRL_013
Describe
Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot):
▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ Flight control computers prevent the aircraft’s angle of attack (AOA) from exceeding a predetermined threshold at low airspeeds.
▪ Autopilot automatically disengages and speed brakes, if deployed, automatically retract.
▪ Flight control computers logic changes from Load Factor Demand to direct sidestick pitch control.
▪ Pilot sidestick input can override the Flight Control computers and further degrade the AOA.
FCTRL_014
Describe the indication of Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator:
▪ Alpha Prot is represented by the position of the top of the ____ and _____ band.
▪ Is available only in ______ Law.
▪ It can be overridden with ___ ____ ___ movement.
FCTRL_014
Describe the indication of Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator:
Alpha Prot on the airspeed indicator.
▪ Alpha Prot is represented by the position of the top of the amber and black band.
▪ Is available only in Normal Law.
▪ It can be overridden with aft side stick movement.
FCTRL_015
Describe Alpha Max and how it is indicated on the airspeed indicator.
▪Alpha Max is the ______ angle of attack (AOA) that the flight control computers will allow:
o Available only in ______ Law.
o It cannot be______ by the pilot with ___ ___ ______ ______.
▪ It is represented by the ___ of the ___ band on the airspeed indicator.
FCTRL_015
Describe Alpha Max and how it is indicated on the airspeed indicator.
▪Alpha Max is the highest angle of attack (AOA) that the flight control computers will allow:
o Available only in Normal Law.
o It cannot be overridden by the pilot with full aft sidestick pressure.
▪ It is represented by the top of the red band on the airspeed indicator.
FCTRL_016
Describe Roll rate in Normal Law:
Roll rate in Normal Law:
▪ ____ side stick deflection yields the maximum allowable roll rate of __o per second, regardless of ____ or ________.
▪ Deflecting a sidestick only halfway yields a roll rate ____ of the _______ allowable rate.
▪ Neutral sidestick commands a ____ change in roll rate.
Roll rate in Normal Law:
▪ Full side stick deflection yields the maximum allowable roll rate of 15o per second, regardless of airspeed or configuration.
▪ Deflecting a sidestick only halfway yields a roll rate half of the maximum allowable rate.
▪ Neutral sidestick commands a zero change in roll rate.
FCTRL_017
Describe Bank Angle Hold:
Only available in ______ Law.
- At commanded bank angles of ≤__º, the bank angle is ______ with automatic ______ ____ when ______ is released.
FCTRL_017
Describe Bank Angle Hold:
Only available in Normal Law.
- At commanded bank angles of ≤33º, the bank angle is maintained with automatic pitch trim when sidestick is released.
FCTRL_017
Describe Positive Spiral Static Stability:
Only available in ______ Law.
- At commanded bank angles of >__º, if the ______ is released, bank angle ______ to and ______ __º.
________ pressure must be applied to the sidestick to hold bank angles ______ __º as well as _____.
FCTRL_017
Describe Positive Spiral Static Stability:
Positive Spiral Static Stability:
Only available in Normal Law.
- At commanded bank angles of >33º, if the sidestick is released, bank angle returns to and maintains 33º.
Continuous pressure must be applied to the sidestick to hold bank angles exceeding 33º as well as pitch.
FCTRL_019
Describe the role of Automatic Pitch Trim during turns.
▪ Available in ______ and ______ Law.
▪ At bank angles ≤__o, the ______s automatically introduce the necessary ______ ______ through automatic ______ ______.
▪ At bank angles above __o, this feature becomes ______,and __ ______ will be necessary to maintain a level turn.
FCTRL_019
Describe the role of Automatic Pitch Trim during turns.
▪ Available in Normal and Alternate Law.
▪ At bank angles ≤33o, the ELACs automatically introduce the necessary back pressure through automatic pitch trim.
▪ At bank angles above 33o, this feature becomes inhibited,and aft sidestick will be necessary to maintain a level turn.
FCTRL_020
Describe Bank Angle Protection:
▪ Available only in ______ Law.
▪ ____s restrict ______ ______ to a maximum of __o, even if ____ left or right ______ is maintained.
▪ Available only in Normal Law.
▪ ELACs restrict bank angle to a maximum of 67o, even if full left or right sidestick is maintained.
FCTRL_021
Recall the indications of Normal Law on the PFD.
▪ Green ______ signs displayed at:
- __º bank angle limit.
- +__º and -__º pitch attitude limits.
- _____ speed protection limit.
FCTRL_021
Recall the indications of Normal Law on the PFD.
▪ Green equal signs displayed at:
- 67º bank angle limit.
- +30º and -15º pitch attitude limits.
- High speed protection limit.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Ground mode of Normal Law:
- Active when aircraft is __ __ _____.
- _____ relationship between the _____ and _____ _____ surfaces
- Permits pilot to perform a _____ _____ _____ and _____ the aircraft on _____.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Ground mode of Normal Law:
- Active when aircraft is on the ground.
- Direct relationship between the sidesticks and flight control surfaces
- Permits pilot to perform a flight control check and rotate the aircraft on takeoff.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Flight mode of Normal Law:
- Active shortly ___ ______.
- All flight control computer ________ and _____ _________ take effect.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Flight mode of Normal Law:
- Active shortly after takeoff.
- All flight control computer protections and flight characteristics take effect.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Landing mode of Normal Law:
- Becomes active as the aircraft descends through __’ AGL, at which point the ______ “memorize” the aircraft’s ______ attitude.
- Beginning at __’ AGL, the ______ add a gentle ______-______ pitch command.
- Instinctively, the pilot counters this ______-______ action with ___ sidestick input, resulting in a landing flare maneuver much like a _________ aircraft.
- Shortly after landing, the aircraft returns to ______ mode, and the ___ resets to __.
FCTRL_022
Describe the Landing mode of Normal Law:
- Becomes active as the aircraft descends through 50’ AGL, at which point the ELACs “memorize” the aircraft’s pitch attitude.
- Beginning at 30’ AGL, the ELACs add a gentle nose down pitch command.
- Instinctively, the pilot counters this nose-down action with aft sidestick input, resulting in a landing flare maneuver much like a conventional aircraft.
- Shortly after landing, the aircraft returns to ground mode, and the THS resets to 0.
FCTRL_024
Explain how Roll Control is maintained while in Alternate Law:
▪ _______ relationship exists between _______ _______ and _______/ _______ deflection.
▪ All roll control _______ _______ and _______ are _______.
FCTRL_024
Explain how Roll Control is maintained while in Alternate Law:
Roll Control in Alternate Law:
▪ Direct relationship exists between sidestick deflection and elevator/aileron deflection.
▪ All roll control flight characteristics and protections are lost.
FCTRL_025
Describe High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
▪ Becomes active slightly below ___/____
▪ ELACS command the ______ to ______ the ______ _____, attempting to prevent an ______ in _______.
NOTE: High Speed Stability _________ be overridden by sidestick input.
FCTRL_025
Describe High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
High Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
▪ Becomes active slightly below VMO/MMO
▪ ELACS command the elevators to increase the aircraft’s pitch, attempting to prevent an increase in speed.
NOTE: High Speed Stability can be overridden by sidestick input.
FCTRL_025
Describe Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
▪ Becomes active at airspeed slightly ______ than ____ speed.
▪ Flight control computers command the______ to ______ aircraft’s ______ , attempting to______ ______ .
NOTE: Low Speed Stability ______ be overridden by sidestick input.
FCTRL_025
Describe Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
Low Speed stabilities in Alternate Law:
▪ Becomes active at airspeed slightly higher than stall speed.
▪ Flight control computers command the elevators to decrease aircraft’s pitch, attempting to increase airspeed.
NOTE: Low Speed Stability can be overridden by sidestick input.
FCTRL_027
Recall the Indications of Alternate Law:
▪ All green ______ signs on the PFD associated with _______Law are replaced with ______ __s.
▪ ______ ______ LAW (____ ____) message in the ____ memo section.
NOTE: Contrary to the ECAM message, some ______ ______ ______ ______ remain active.
FCTRL_027
Recall the Indications of Alternate Law:
▪ All green equal signs on the PFD associated with Normal Law are replaced with amber Xs.
▪ F/CTL ALTN LAW (PROT LOST) message in the E/WD memo section.
NOTE: Contrary to the ECAM message, some flight control computer protections remain active.
FCTRL_029
Recall the Indications of Direct Law:
▪ The amber __s present in _______ Law remain in view.
▪ ____ ____ ____ _____ (amber) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD.
▪ __/___ ____ ____ (____ ____) (amber) message in the E/WD memo section.
NOTE: In this case, the ECAM message is correct and ___ _________ are lost.
FCTRL_029
Recall the Indications of Direct Law:
Indications of Direct Law:
▪ The amber Xs present in Alternate Law remain in view.
▪ USE MAN PITCH TRIM (amber) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD.
▪ F/CTL DIRECT LAW (PROT LOST) (amber) message in the E/WD memo section.
NOTE: In this case, the ECAM message is correct and all protections are lost.
FCTRL_032
Recall the PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:
▪ Amber __s present in _______ and _______ Law remain.
▪ ____ ______ ____ ____ (RED) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD.
NOTE: PFD displays are predicated on _______ _______ being available
FCTRL_032
Recall the PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:
PFD indications of Mechanical Backup Law:
▪ Amber Xs present in Alternate and Direct Law remain.
▪ MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY (RED) appears above the artificial horizon on the PFD.
NOTE: PFD displays are predicated on electrical power being available
FCTRL_034
Describe the Rudder and Rudder Trim displays on the ECAM F/CTL page:
▪ The rudder is depicted in _____ and represents _____ rudder position.
▪ Commanded rudder trim is represented by the _____ (____)_____ mark.
FCTRL_034
Describe the Rudder and Rudder Trim displays on the ECAM F/CTL page:
▪ The rudder is depicted in green and represents actual rudder position.
▪ Commanded rudder trim is represented by the cyan (Blue) tick mark.
FCTRL_035
Recall the meaning of a pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:
▪ A-LOCK (blue) is displayed as an indication that _____-____ ____ retraction has been inhibited due to excessively ___ _____ or _____ _____ __ _____.
▪ Once _____ and/or _____ of _____ corrections have been made, the _____ will respond to flap lever commands and retract, and A-LOCK (blue) indication _____.
FCTRL_035
Recall the meaning of a pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:
pulsing A-LOCK (blue) on the E/WD:
▪ A-LOCK (blue) is displayed as an indication that leading-edge slat retraction has been inhibited due to excessively low airspeed or high angle of attack.
▪ Once airspeed and/or angle of attack corrections have been made, the slats will respond to flap lever commands and retract, and A-LOCK (blue) indication disappears.
FCTRL_036
Describe the Sidestick Priority System:
▪ Pressing and holding the Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb:
- _________ the autopilot/s, if _________.
- _________ deactivates the _________ sidestick.
- Generates respective “_______ _____” or “_________ _______” voice message
- A ___ ________ illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot whose sidestick has been _________.
- If the deactivated sidestick is sensed not to be in the _________ position, ____ or___ (both _____) illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot who has taken _______.
▪ After __ seconds of pressing the sidestick Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb, it may be released, and the opposing sidestick will ________ _________ _________.
NOTE: A deactivated sidestick may be reactivated at any time by simply pressing its _________ _________/_________ pb.
FCTRL_036
Describe the Sidestick Priority System:
▪ Pressing and holding the Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb:
- Disengages the autopilot/s, if engaged.
- Temporarily deactivates the opposite sidestick.
- Generates respective “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” voice message
- A red arrow illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot whose sidestick has been deactivated.
- If the deactivated sidestick is sensed not to be in the neutral position, CAPT or F/O (both green) illuminates only on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY indicator of the pilot who has taken priority.
▪ After 40 seconds of pressing the sidestick Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb, it may be released, and the opposing sidestick will remain temporarily deactivated.
NOTE: A deactivated sidestick may be reactivated at any time by simply pressing its Autopilot Disconnect/Priority pb.
FCTRL_038
Describe the indications on the ECAM F/CTL page of Hydraulic System Power Sources:
▪ G indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system.
▪ Y indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system.
▪ B indicates controls powered by the _____ hydraulic system.
NOTE: The system’s letter appears in _____ if the respective hydraulic system has _____.
FCTRL_038
Describe the indications on the ECAM F/CTL page of Hydraulic System Power Sources:
Hydraulic System Power Sources:
▪ G indicates controls powered by the Green hydraulic system.
▪ Y indicates controls powered by the Yellow hydraulic system.
▪ B indicates controls powered by the Blue hydraulic system.
NOTE: The system’s letter appears in amber if the respective hydraulic system has failed.
FCTRL_039
Describe the indications of the Flight Control Computers on the ECAM F/CTL page:
▪ The two _____s and the three _____s are depicted.
▪ The respective computer’s _____ is shown in _____ when functioning _____.
▪ If a flight control computer _____ or has been selected _____, the computer’s _____ and the ____-____ surrounding it both turn _____.
NOTE: The two _____s are not _____ on the ECAM F/CL page.
SECs:
FCTRL_039
Describe the indications of the Flight Control Computers on the ECAM F/CTL page:
▪ The two ELACs and the three SECs are depicted.
▪ The respective computer’s number is shown in green when functioning normally.
▪ If a flight control computer fails or has been selected OFF, the computer’s number and the half-box surrounding it both turn amber.
NOTE: The two FACs are not depicted on the ECAM F/CL page.
SECs: Secondary Flight Control Computer
Spoilers Elevator Computer
FCTRL_040
Describe the indications of Pitch Trim on the ECAM F/CTL page.
▪ A digital readout for _____ ____ is presented on the _/___ page:
•It displays the _____ of the THS for nose UP or nose DN trimming.
For example:
- 0.6o UP indicates the THS is set at -0.6o for aircraft nose __ trimming.
- 1.2o DN indicates the THS is set at 1.2o for aircraft nose _____ trimming.
NOTE: Pitch trim must be _____ set for takeoff. Once airborne, pitch trim is ________ positioned per Flight Control Computer logic.
FCTRL_040
Describe the indications of Pitch Trim on the ECAM F/CTL page.
▪ A digital readout for PITCH TRIM is presented on the F/CTL page:
•It displays the angle of the THS for nose UP or nose DN trimming.
For example:
- 0.6o UP indicates the THS is set at -0.6o for aircraft nose up trimming.
- 1.2o DN indicates the THS is set at 1.2o for aircraft nose down trimming.
NOTE: Pitch trim must be manually set for takeoff. Once airborne, pitch trim is automatically positioned per Flight Control Computer logic.
FCTRL_041
Recall the two references on the ECAM F/CTL page which represent the neutral aileron positions:
Neutral aileron positions:
▪ The two white tick marks represent the ailerons neutral position when the flaps are _______.
▪ The white square represents the ailerons’ neutral position when the flaps are _______.
This is referred to as “_______ _______” and provides additional aerodynamic lift when the flaps are _______.
FCTRL_041
Recall the two references on the ECAM F/CTL page which represent the neutral aileron positions:
Neutral aileron positions:
▪ The two white tick marks represent the ailerons neutral position when the flaps are retracted.
▪ The white square represents the ailerons’ neutral position when the flaps are extended.
This is referred to as “Aileron Droop” and provides additional aerodynamic lift when the flaps are extended.
FCTRL_042
Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of Speed Brake deployment:
FCTRL_042
Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of Speed Brake deployment:
Speed Brake deployment:
- Appears in green when the speed brakes are deployed, and the engines are at idle
FCTRL_042
Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of Speed Brake deployment:
- Appears in amber when the speed brakes are ______, and the engines are ______ _____.
FCTRL_042
Describe the indication on the E/WD memo section of Speed Brake deployment:
Speed Brake deployment:
- Appears in amber when the speed brakes are deployed, and the engines are above idle.
FCTRL_044
Recall the method/s of Monitoring Speed Brake and Ground Spoiler deployment.
▪ Vertical pointing _______ (_______ ) appear on both ECAM _______ and _______ pages.
▪ On landing, the ground spoilers are monitored on the _______ page, which is _______ displayed with _______ _______ _______.
FCTRL_044
Recall the method/s of Monitoring Speed Brake and Ground Spoiler deployment.
▪ Vertical pointing arrows (green) appear on both ECAM F/CTL and WHEEL pages.
▪ On landing, the ground spoilers are monitored on the WHEEL page, which is automatically displayed with landing gear extension.
