Flight Control Computer Controls

Question 1

ELAC 1 (2) controls what?

Answer 1

• Normal pitch and roll
• Direct pitch and roll
• Alternate pitch
• Abnormal attitude
• Aileron droop
• Acquisition of autopilot orders

Question 2

SEC 1 (2) (3) controls what?

Answer 2

• Normal roll (by controlling spoilers)
• Speedbrakes and ground spoilers
• Alternate pitch (SEC 1 and SEC 2 only)
• Direct pitch (SEC 1 and SEC 2 only)
• Direct roll
• Abnormal attitude

Question 3

FAC 1 (2) controls what?

Answer 3

• Normal roll (coordinating turns and damping dutch roll)
• Rudder trim
• Rudder travel limit
• Alternate yaw