FLAPS/SLATS Flashcards

1
Q

With only Green hydraulic system pressure available, will both the flaps and slats operate?

A

Yes, at ½ speed

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2
Q

What system prevents Flap or Slat asymmetry?

A

Wing Tip Brakes (WTB)

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3
Q

What causes the WTB’s to activate?

A

ROAM

  • Runaway (symmetrical)
  • Overspeed (flap mechanism)
  • Asymmetry
  • Movement (un-commanded)
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4
Q

If the WTB activates due to a flap asymmetry can the slats still operate?

A

Yes, only flap operation is inhibited

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5
Q

How may Slat/Flap Control Computers (SFCC) are installed?

A

2

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6
Q

What would occur if one SFCC failed?

A

The slats and flaps would continue to operate, but at half speed

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7
Q

What flap/slat configurations correspond to position 1 on the FLAPS lever and how do they differ?

A
  • CONF 1+F is used for takeoff and provides both slats (position 1) + flaps
  • CONF 1 is used in-flight and is slats only
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8
Q

When will the Automatic Retraction System (ARS) operate?

A

During acceleration in CONF 1+F the FLAPS (not slats) will automatically retract to 0 at 210 knots

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9
Q

What is Alpha Lock?

A

This function inhibits retracting flaps/slats from 1 to 0 at a high angle of attack or low airspeed

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10
Q

When the FLAP legend appears in cyan on the upper ECAM display what is indicated?

A

Flaps/slats in transit

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11
Q

What happens to the ailerons when the flaps are extended?

A

The ailerons droop 5°

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