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Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

Normal flap extension from 0 to 30 should not exceed what time limit?

A

25 seconds

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2
Q

What degree can multifunction Spoilers extend with control wheel input?

A

45 degrees

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3
Q

What are the selectable flap positions?

A

0,10,20,30

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4
Q

Why are balance tabs installed?

A

To reduce the pilot effort needed to move the ailerons.

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5
Q

Do both ailerons have trim tabs ?

A

No only the left aileron.

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6
Q

Can spoilers and flaps be used at the same time?

A

Yes

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7
Q

What result does the calculated trim setting achieve?

A

Trimmed for V2

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8
Q

How does manual reversion work?

A

Automatically , with cables thru the PCUs.

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9
Q

Do PRI and SEC trim travel at the same rate?

A

No

Primary trim adjust trim according to speed and secondary trim is a constant 0.2 degrees per second

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10
Q

What trim, primary or secondary, trims faster at takeoff?

A

Primary trim

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11
Q

What trim, primary or secondary, trims faster at cruise?

A

Secondary trim

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12
Q

The primary trim has which functions that the secondary trim does not have?

A

Autopilot
Configuration trim
Variable speed trim
Mach trim

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13
Q

If primary trim is in operable, is configuration trim still available?

A

No

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14
Q

In what situation are ALT Flaps needed?

A

Loss of right hydraulic pressure or when directed by procedure

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15
Q

Is the travel time the same using ALT flaps compared with using normal Flaps?

A

No

Using ALT flaps , the flaps run more slowly at FLAPS RATE LOW.

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16
Q

RVDT is an acronym for what term?

A

Rotary variable differential transformer

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17
Q

Where are the spoiler RVDTs located ?

A

Inside both yokes.

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18
Q

What computer commands the spoilers to move ?

A

SECU

Spoiler electronic control unit computer

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19
Q

Which spoilers are used for Lift dumping?

A

1 and 8 in MAX and 2 and 7 in EMER

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20
Q

Which spoiler panels move on the ground?

A

All of them.

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21
Q

What conditions must be met for ground spoiler deployment?

A 
Ground spoilers Armed 
Both throttles at idle
2 is the following 3 :
Wow 
RA<7ft
Wheel speed >16kts
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22
Q

What are the limitations with flight spoiler use?

A

VApp <8kts
Not below 500AGL
NO EMER spoilers unless emergency conditions or directed by procedure

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23
Q

What is the memory item for roll/ yaw axis Uncommanded motion?

A

MSM- Depress and hold

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24
Q

What are the memory items for overspeed?

A

Thrust levers - idle
Autopilot disconnect
Flight Spoilers - Emer
Level the wings, then pitch up

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25
Q

What are the memory items for stall?

A

Lower the pitch attitude to reduce angle of attack
Thrust levers - APR
Flight spoilers - Retract
Level the wings

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26
Q

What are the memory items for Pitch Axis Uncommanded motion or Trim Clacker?

A

MSM- Depress and hold

27
Q

What are the memory items for Pitch Control Jam?

A

Pitch Disc- Pull and turn

Determine side without the jam and transfer control to other pilot.

28
Q

What are the memory items for Roll Control Jam?

A

Roll disc lever - pull to activate

Determine side without the jam and transfer control to that pilot

29
Q

Which flight control does the left yoke operate when pulling the role disconnect?

A

The left yoke controls multifunction Spoilers only

30
Q

Which flight control does the right yoke operate when pulling the role disconnect?

A

The ailerons

31
Q

Can the auto pilot be reengaged after pulling the Roll disconnect?

32
Q

Which flight control surfaces are locked with Gust lock?

A

Ailerons only

33
Q

Which flight control surface does the left yoke operate when pulling the pitch Disconnect handle?

A

Left elevator

34
Q

Which flight control surface does the right yoke operate when pulling the pitch Disconnect handle?

A

The right elevator

35
Q

What is the maximum altitude at which the flaps can be extended?

36
Q

When can the flight spoilers be extended to emergency?

A

In an emergency condition and when directed by a procedure

37
Q

Flight spoilers must not be extended in-flight below which approach speed

A

VApp + 8 KIAS

38
Q

Flight spoilers must not be extended below which altitude?

39
Q

Name the primary flight controls

A

Roll spoilers , ailerons, elevator, rudder

40
Q

What is a bent tab?

A

Bent tabs are positioned on the trailing edge of the aileron surface to keep the surface upflow to a minimum at high speeds.

41
Q

Which flight computer controls the outboard flights Spoilers?

42
Q

Which flight computer controls the inboard flight Spoilers?

43
Q

PCU is an acronym for what term?

A

Power control unit

44
Q

If a series of defective components causes the available hydraulic pressure to decrease to zero can the Rudder be controlled?

A

Yes thru cables by mechanical input only

Manual reversion

45
Q

For approximately how long to a PCUs provide Rudder dampening against gust loads after hydraulic pressure is removed?

46
Q

Is there artificial feel to the rudder?

47
Q

The writer travel limit can find rudder control surface movement as a function of what?

48
Q

The Yaw Damper system is mechanically limited to how many degrees of Rudder deflection

49
Q

When the aircraft accelerate above______kt, The Yaw dampening function is smoothly disabled until weight is off the wheels.

50
Q

Can the Yaw Damper be engaged independently from the auto pilot?

51
Q

Can the auto pilot be engaged independently from the Yaw Damper?

52
Q

If the elevator split is greater than______degrees, And Amber ELEVATOR SPLIT caution EICAS message displays.

A

7.5 degrees

53
Q

What are the VFe speeds for flaps 10,20 and 30?

A

10-210
20-210
30-175

54
Q

Name the secondary flight controls.

A

Aileron and rudder trims
Horizontal stabilizer
Flaps
Spoilers

55
Q

If the MACH trim is INoperative and the auto pilot is engaged, is speed limited?

56
Q

With the Spoilers in the MAX position and flaps extending to the ______ position, The aircraft may exhibit a slight wing dip that is easily controllable by either pilot or by the auto pilot.

57
Q

When extended, the ground Spoilers extend to______ degrees ; The multifunction Spoilers extend to______ degrees

A

60 degrees - ground spoilers

45 degrees - multifunction spoilers

58
Q

Name the items monitored by the Takeoff configuration warning system.

A 
Flaps
Spoilers
Parking brake 
Autopilot 
Aileron trim 
Rudder trim 
Roll and pitch disconnect 
Horizontal stabilizer trims
59
Q

The challenger 350 aircraft has how many stick shakers in what positions?

A

2

One attached to each yoke

60
Q

The challenger 350 aircraft has how many stick pushers in what location?

A

One.

In the left yoke

61
Q

Can the stick pusher be over powered?

62
Q

What are the three limitations regarding the use of flight spoilers?

A

Not below 500 AGL
VApp +8 kts
EMER only used in emergency conditions or when directed in a procedure

63
Q

What functions of PRI stab trim are lost when selecting SEC trim?

A

Autopilot
Configuration trim
Variable speed trim
Mach trim

Limitations (18 decks)

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