Control Wheel Flashcards
1
Q
How are the elevators commanded?
A
Electro-hydraulic
2
Q
How is the horizontal stabilizer commanded?
A
electromechanical
3
Q
What is elevator thrust compensation?
A
FCM and ACEs apply elevator commands to reducing pitching moment caused by thrust changes
4
Q
Which three indications let you know it’s safe to tow the aircraft?
A
Green light on the nose gear
Parking brake ON light extinguished
STEER OFF on EICAS
5
Q
When does the green tow light on the nose gear illuminate?
A
Steering is disengaged
Parking brake is not set
Toe brakes are not applied
6
Q
What does the red guarded switch on the forward left ramp panel do?
A
Disengaged the nosewheel steering
