Flight Controls

Question 1

The rudder is moved by ( ).

Answer 1

a set of redundant cables that split in the burst zone.

PTM 15-9

Question 2

The auto-pilot, yaw dampener, and rudder boost move the rudder via ( ).

Answer 2

an autopilot yaw servo that clutches to the rudder cables.

PTM 15-10

Question 3

Depressing either control wheel master switch stops ( ) and ( ).

Answer 3

All trim motors and pitch trim bias

PTM 15-2

Question 4

The elevators are moved by ( ).

Answer 4

a set of redundant cables that split in the burst zone.

PTM 15-4

Question 5

The autopilot moves the elevator via ( ).

Answer 5

an autopilot pitch servo that clutches to the elevator cables.

PTM 15-4

Question 6

Pulling the Elevator Disconnect Handle ( ).

Answer 6

electrically disengages the right and left elevator and mechanically de-clutches the left and right yoke in pitch.

PTM 15-4

Question 7

Ailerons are moved via ( ).

Answer 7

control cables connected to the pilot and copilot yokes.

PTM 15-5

Question 8

When the yoke is displaced more than ( ), wing spoilerons actuate to increase roll rate.

Answer 8

5°

PTM 15-8

Question 9

Pulling the aileron disconnect handle ( ).

Answer 9

disconnects the pilot control yoke from the aileron cables.

PTM 15-8

Question 10

With ailerons disconnected, roll control is ( ).

Answer 10

through the pilot control yoke only using spoilerons.

PTM 15-8

Question 11

The autopilot moves the ailerons via ( ).

Answer 11

a servo that clutches to the aileron cables.

PTM 15-7

Question 12

To trim the rudder, a rudder trim switch ( ) moves ( ).

Answer 12

electrically
a rudder trim tab.

PTM 15-10

Question 13

To trim the aileron, an aileron trim switch on either control yoke ( ) moves an aileron trim tab on the ( ).

Answer 13

electrically
left aileron

PTM 15-8

Question 14

To trim the elevator, an elevator trim switch on either control yoke electrically activates the ( ), which moves the ( ).

Answer 14

primary pitch trim motor
leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer.

PTM 15-12

Question 15

The autopilot trims the aircraft in ( ) only, using the ( ) to move the ( ).

Answer 15

pitch
secondary pitch trim motor
leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer

Question 16

( ) can be used by selecting SEC on Pitch Trim Switch.

Answer 16

Secondary pitch trim

PTM 15-15

Question 17

In the event of an un-commanded pitch, roll, or yaw, the pilot should ( ).

Answer 17

depress and hold the Control Wheel Master Switch.

AFM 3-27

Question 18

The checklist for un-commanded pitch, roll, or yaw is found ( ).

Answer 18

in the red section of the QRH.

QRH E-2

Question 19

The checklist for flight control jam is found ( ).

Answer 19

in the red section of the QRH.

QRH E-2

Question 20

In the event of a stick shaker or stall, the pilot should immediately ( ).

Answer 20

reduce the AOA and set thrust to TO or APR.

QRH E-38

Question 21

If the ( ), or in the event of a failure of ( ), elevator control forces can be relieved when slowing down to configure by using ( ).

Answer 21

Horizontal stab jams
both Primary and Secondary Pitch Trim motors
Pitch trim bias

PTM 15-18

Question 22

When the autopilot trims the pitch for more than 2-3 seconds, ( ).

Answer 22

an audible clacker sounds.

PTM 15-7

Question 23

When the spoilers are ( ), they will always go to their full extension of 60°.

Answer 23

activated on the ground

PTM 15-28

Question 24

If the ailerons are disconnected, will the spoilers continue to function as spoilers?

Answer 24

Yes

PTM 15-29

Question 25

Is roll augmentation from the spoilers still available when the spoilers are fully exteneded?

Answer 25

Yes

PTM 15-29

Question 26

Max speed for flaps 8°

Answer 26

250

Question 27

Max speed for flaps 20°

Answer 27

200

Question 28

Max speed for flaps 40°

Answer 28

150

Question 29

The stick shaker activates ( ).

Answer 29

just prior to the wing stalling.

PTM 15-31

Question 30

A satisfactory test of the flaps using the Rotary System Test knob is indicated by ( ).

Answer 30

the amber CAS messages FLAPS FAIL and FLAPS FAULT

PTM 15-25

Question 31

What 3 things must occur in order for the Rudder Boost to aid in flight?

Answer 31

1. Flaps must be extended beyond 3°
2. airspeed less than 180 kts
3. Must be significant force on the rudder

PTM 15-12

Question 32

Rudder Boost must be on for ( ).

Answer 32

takeoff.

PTM 15-12

Question 33

Do not extend flaps ( ).

Answer 33

above 18,000’

AFM 1-10