Flight Control

Question 1

The Captain’s control wheel is connected by cables to the ______ while the FO’s control wheel is connected to the _______ . The two control wheels are connected _______.

a. Aileron PCU’s, Aileron feel and centering unit, by a hydraulic line
b. Aileron power control units, Aileron feel and centering unit, by a cable drive system
c. Aileron PCUs through the aileron feel and centering unit, spoiler PCUs through the spoiler mixer, by a cable drive system
d. Aileron power control units, aileron power control units, by the spoiler PCUs

Answer 1

Aileron PCUs through the aileron feel and centering unit, spoiler PCUs through the spoiler mixer, by a cable drive system

Reference: FRM 9.2.4.1

Question 2

Using the aileron trim when the autopilot is engaged is prohibited because ________ .

a. Trim is not reflected in the control wheel position
b. Aileron trim does not move the trim when the autopilot is engaged
c. Aileron trim applied when the autopilot is on can result in abrupt rolling when autopilot is
disconnected
d. Both a and c

Answer 2

Both a and c

Reference: FRM 9.2.4.1.2

Question 3

Flight spoilers rise on the wing with the aileron up when the control wheel is displaced more than approximately ______ degrees.

a. 10
b. 9
c. 12
d. 5

Answer 3

10

Reference: FRM 9.2.4.2

Question 4

Illumination of the elevator FEEL DIFF PRESS light indicates ______ ?

a. Either hydraulic system fails and/or the centering unit fails
b. The elevator pitot system fails and/or the centering unit fails
c. Either hydraulic system fails and/or the stabilizer trim fails
d. Either hydraulic system fails or the elevator pitot system fails

Answer 4

Either hydraulic system fails or the elevator pitot system fails

Reference: FRM 9.2.5.1.2

Question 5

If the stabilizer trim is moved manually out of the electric trim limits, can it be repositioned back to normal electrical trim limits using the trim switches?

a. No, it must be manually returned to normal electric trim positions
b. No, it must be moved manually until in the green band
c. Yes, it can be moved via the trim switches
d. Yes, but only after the trim handles are stowed

Answer 5

Yes, it can be moved via the trim switches

Reference: FRM 9.2.5.2.2

Question 6

If the auto speedbrakes are left in the down detent for landing, under what conditions, if any, will they deploy?

a. None, you must deploy them manually
b. Main landing gear wheel spin up (more than 60kts), both thrust levers to idle and reverse thrust levers are positioned for reverse thrust.
c. Landing gear strut compression (both) and reverse thrust levers are positioned for reverse
thrust.
d. Landing gear strut compression (either) and reserve thrust levers positioned for reverse thrust

Answer 6

Main landing gear wheel spin up (more than 60kts), both thrust levers to idle and reverse thrust levers are positioned for reverse thrust.

Reference: FRM 9.2.6.2

Question 7

The flight deck crew’s indication of uncommanded trailing edge flap movement is the _________ .

a. TE warning light illuminates
b. Flap indicator needles split
c. Flap position indicator disagrees with the flap lever position
d. All of the above

Answer 7

Flap position indicator disagrees with the flap lever position

Reference: FRM 9.2.7.6.2

Question 8

When applying the Aircraft Trim Technique, rudder trim is used to level the wings based on control wheel displacement. What should be assured before using the rudder trim?

a. Fuel balanced, symmetrical thrust
b. Fuel balanced, symmetrical thrust, autopilot MUST be disengaged prior to use of rudder trim
c. Symmetrical thrust
d. Fuel balanced, symmetrical thrust, in Heading Mode Only

Answer 8

Fuel balanced, symmetrical thrust

Reference: AOM 16.9.1

Question 9

When would a maintenance action be required after applying the Aircraft Trim Technique?

a. If control wheel displacement is present
b. It is a maintenance function on heavy maintenance visits to trim the aircraft – no pilot input or action is required or requested
c. If the final trim input results in spoiler pick-up, either improper technique was used or the aircraft requires maintenance action
d. If the control wheel displacement exceeds 5 units

Answer 9

If the final trim input results in spoiler pick-up, either improper technique was used or the aircraft requires maintenance action

Reference: AOM 16.9.1