Chapter 9 – Flight Controls

Question 1

1. The stabilizer is powered from what hydraulic systems?

Answer 1

a. 2&3 (AOM 9-15)

Question 2

2. What is the AUTO position of the stab trim cutout switch for?

Answer 2

a. Allows auto cutout of respective system if unscheduled stab trim is detected (AOM 9-16)

Question 3

3. When are the stab trim switches on the control wheel inhibited?

Answer 3

a. Multiple Autopilots engaged (AOM 9-17)

Question 4

4. When do the outboard ailerons unlock?

Answer 4

a. Flaps out of up or low airspeed below 232 KIAS (They lock when flaps are up and speed is greater than 238 KIAS (AOM 9-18)

Question 5

5. With the speed brake in arm, when do the speed brakes deploy on landing? Not armed?

Answer 5

a. Thrust Levers 1 and 3 near closed and main gear touch down
b. Thrust levers 1 and 3 closed and main gear touch down and 2 or 4 Reverse levers pulled up to idle detent (AOM 9-22)

Question 6

6. What flap protection is provided in secondary mode?

Answer 6

a. Asymmetry only (AOM 9-24)

Question 7

7. What will occur if the trailing edge flap group is in the secondary mode with hydraulic
   pressure available?

Answer 7

a. The group remains in secondary mode until fully retracted. (AOM 9-24)

Question 8

8. In the alternate control mode, how is flap extension sequenced?

Answer 8

a. Extend all at same time (AOM 9-25)

Question 9

9. On landing, why does the flap position indicator change from green to magenta?

Answer 9

a. Due to Inboard and Mid-Span LE Flaps retract when reverse thrust is commanded (AOM 9-25)

Question 10

10. What is the max altitude for flap extension?

Answer 10

a. FL200 (AOM L-16)