Flight Control Panel

Question 1

What do the ELAC 1(2) buttons do in the OFF position? OFF then ON? ON?

Answer 1

Off - ELAC is switched off

On: (lights out)
A. Resets the computer if turned off then on
B. Normal ELAC functions
1. Normal Pitch / Roll
2. Alternate Pitch
3. Direct Pitch / Roll
4. Abnormal Attitude
5. Aileron Droop
6. Intake of autopilot orders

Question 2

What does it mean when the ELAC 1(2) Fault light is illuminated in amber? When does the amber go off?

Answer 2

1. A failure is detected or
2. Amber comes up for 8 seconds during an ELAC power up test

Light goes away when either:

1. The button is switched off or
2. Test is successful

Question 3

What happens when the SEC 1(2)(3) are in the OFF position? Off then on? On?

Answer 3

OFF - Not active
Off then On - Switching the button Off then On resets the computer
On:
1. Normal roll via spoiler control
2. Alternate pitch (SEC 1 and 2 only)
3. Direct pitch (SEC 1 and 2 only)
4. Direct roll
5. Abnormal attitude
6. Speed breaks / ground spoilers

Question 4

What happens when the SEC’s amber FAULT light is illuminated? When does the amber light go off?

Answer 4

1. A failure is detected

2. The light goes off when the switch is selected OFF

Question 5

What happens when the FAC is in the OFF, OFF then ON, ON position?

Answer 5

OFF - not active
Off then On - switching the button Off then On resets the computer

On (lights out)

1. Normal roll with turn coordination + dutch roll damping
2. Rudder trim and Rudder travel limit
3. Alternate yaw

Question 6

What happens when the FAULT light in the FAC is illuminated? When does the amber light go off?

Answer 6

1. A failure is detected or

2. The light goes off when the switch is selected OFF