Flap System Flashcards by ashlan richardson

How many Flap Control Units (FCUs) are provided?

• Three

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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What are the basic functions of the FCUs?

Primary control
Secondary control
Indication and annunciation

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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How many groups of leading flaps are provided, and how are they normally powered?

Three groups on each wing: outboard, midspan, and inboard section.
Normally pneumatically powered from the bleed air duct.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.13

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What are the two groups of trailing edge flaps, and how are they powered?

Inboard and outboard
Inboard powered by hydraulic system 1 and outboard by system 4

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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How are opposite trailing edge flaps connected?

• Mechanically, in order to maintain symmetry

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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What protection features do FCUs provide for trailing edge flaps in primary mode?

Asymmetry protection
Flap load relief
Flap position information to EICAS and other systems

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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What protection features do the FCUs provide for trailing edge flaps in secondary mode?

Asymmetry protection
Flap position information to EICAS and other systems

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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How do of the fLaps operate when the FCUs in primary mode.

LEF are driven pneumatically to the selected position.
TEF are driven hydraulically to the selected position.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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How do of the fLaps operate when the FCUs in secondary mode.

• If any flap group fails to move to the commanded position, the FCUs
switch to secondary mode for the related group.
• The flap group is driven through electric motors.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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What happens if a primary control failure occurs in either the inboard or midspan leading edge flap group?

What EICAS message will be displayed

• Both groups switch to secondary mode

EICAS “Flaps Primary”

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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What happens if a failure occurs in a leading edge flap group on one Wing?

• The flap groups on both wings change to secondary mode after a short
time delay.
• The non-affected side completes movement before changing to
secondary mode, due to the rapid rate of primary mode flap movement.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

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What happens immediately if a trailing edge asymmetry is detected?

Primary mode is immediately shut down for the asymmetric group.
The FCUs do not use secondary mode
FLAP DRIVE EICAS Caution Message

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15, 9.30.1

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What EICAS Advisory message displays if all three FCUs fail in their control function?

• FLAPS CONTROL EICAS Caution message

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

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How does the Flap Alternate Control mode work?

Bypasses the FCUs
Can be manually selected
All flaps are extended or retracted by electric motors

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

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Is there any asymmetry protection in alternate flap mode?

• No

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

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State the actions that occur when the Alternate (ALTN) Flaps Arm switch is pushed.

Arms flap alternate control mode
Arms Alternate Flaps selector
Shuts off primary and secondary mode operation
Flap lever inoperative

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.10

What is the maximum extension of the trailing edge flaps in alternate mode?

• 25

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.10

Describe the secondary mode or non-normal expanded flap position indication for leading edge flaps

All flap positions are displayed
White box outline shows LEF group retracted
White crosshatch shows LEF group in transit
Solid green box shows LEF group extended
Amber Border, Crosshatch, or Solid Box – drive unit inop.
Indicator motion is continuous between flap detents.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.12

Describe the secondary mode or non-normal expanded flap position indication for trailing edge flaps.

White – position of inboard and outboard TEF
Amber – asymmetry or drive failure in related group
Indicator is continuous between flap detents

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.12

What does an amber “X” mean on an expanded flap display?

• Position sensor for respective flap has failed

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.10

Describe the Alternate Mode Expanded Flap Position Indicator.

All flap positions displayed
Flap position index marks at 5 and 25
Indicator motion is continuous between flap detents.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.10.13

Describe the flap position indication on EICAS if the standby bus is the only powered AC bus.

• The left wing TEF sensors are not powered.
• An amber X is displayed on the left outboard and inboard TEF
indications.
• An expanded indication is displayed.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2;9.20.16

What flaps extend when the flap lever is moved from UP to Flaps 1?

• Inboard and midspan leading edge flap groups.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

What flaps extend when the flap lever is moved from Flaps 1 to Flaps 5?

Trailing edge flaps move to Flaps 5 position.
Outboard leading edge flap groups extend.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

What flap sequencing occurs when using alternate flaps?

• During extension, all LEF and TEF groups extend immediately. • TEF extend to a maximum of 25. • During retraction, all LEF groups retract after inboard TEF are completely retracted. Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

Describe flap load relief.

• If airspeed limit is exceeded with flaps 30 selected, the flaps retract to 25. • If airspeed is excessive at flaps 25, the flaps retract to 20. • Flap load relief is not available in secondary or alternate mode. Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.14

How long does the flap indication on primary EICAS remain displayed after all flaps are up?

• 10 seconds Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.15

What is the affect on the flap system during engine reverse thrust operation?

• Inboard and midspan leading edge flaps retract automatically Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 9.20.16

Which leading edge and trailing edge flap groups extend when flaps 1 is selected?

Only the inboard and midspan leading edge devices extend.

Which flap groups extend when Flaps 5 is selected?

The outboard leading edge devices and all trailing edge flaps move aft.

What is the function of the FCUs. How many FCUs?

There are 3 FCUs(Flap control units) Sequencing and monitoring of flap operation. Primary control, secondary control, indication and annunciation. Trailing edge flap asymmetry protection in primary and secondary modes Flap load relief function in primary mode only Flap position information to EICAS and other systems

Do we have asymmetry protection in Secondary Flaps mode? Alternate Flaps mode?

Yes in secondary mode. No in alternate mode.

How do the flaps extend in primary mode? In secondary mode? In alternate mode?

Hydraulically in primary mode. Electrically in secondary and alternate modes.

Which EICAS message would indicate the FCUs are inoperative requiring the use of alternate flaps?

FLAPS CONTROL

What happens to the leading edge flaps during reverse thrust operation after landing?

Automatic retraction of the inboard and midspan leading edge flaps

What is the maximum flap position in the alternate mode?

What does the X in a flap indicator mean? (Normal power)

The sensor has failed