Flight Controls

Question 1

1) 767: The AIL LOCK light is illuminated. If this light were to illuminate during low speed
flight, what would be the status of the inboard/outboard ailerons?
a) One or more ailerons failed to lock
b) The inboard ailerons failed to lock
c) One or more ailerons failed to unlock
d) The inboard ailerons failed to unlock

Answer 1

c) One or more ailerons failed to unlock

Question 2

2) 757/767: The stabilizer is controlled automatically by the autopilot or the Mach speed
trim system. When either the autopilot or mach speed trim system is trimming, can the
STAB TRIM light illuminate?
a) No, the light is inhibited when autopilot or Mach/speed system is engaged
b) Yes, the light can illuminate when the Mach/speed system is using both trim
modules
c) Yes, the light can illuminate during all trimming conditions
d) Yes, the light can illuminate when the autopilot is using both trim modules

Answer 2

a) No, the light is inhibited when autopilot or Mach/speed system is engaged

Question 3

3) 757/767: When the SPOILERS light is illuminated, it indicates:
a) Spoilers may not extend upon landing
b) Spoilers may extend at any time
c) The speed brake lever is aft of the armed position
d) One or more spoiler system faults detected

Answer 3

d) One or more spoiler system faults detected

Question 4

4) 757/767: The AUTO SPD BRK light is illuminated with the speed brake lever positioned
to ARM. This indicates that:
a) Speed brakes may not extend automatically on landing or rejected takeoff or may
extend in flight if additional fault occurs
b) The flaps are in a landing position above 15 feet RA
c) Radio altitude is between 800 feet and 15 feet RA
d) The load alleviation system has been activated

Answer 4

a) Speed brakes may not extend automatically on landing or rejected takeoff or may
extend in flight if additional fault occurs

Question 5

5) 757/767: The speed brake lever is aft of the armed position and radio altitude is between
800 feet and 15 feet RA. The ___________ light will illuminate.
a) SPEED BRAKES
b) SPOILERS
c) AUTO SPD BKS
d) ALT ALERT

Answer 5

a) SPEED BRAKES

Question 6

6) 757/767: The rudder ratio system varies control authority from the rudder pedals and trim
modules based on airspeed. The system is powered by the ______ hydraulic system.
a) Right
b) Left
c) Center
d) Left, center or right

Answer 6

b) Left

Question 7

7) 767: Selection of flaps 1 commands the:
a) Slats move to position 1 and the flaps move to the takeoff position
b) Slats move to the takeoff position and the flaps to remain retracted
c) Slats remain in the UP position and the flaps to move to position 1
d) Slats move to the takeoff position and flaps move to position 1

Answer 7

b) Slats move to the takeoff position and the flaps to remain retracted

Question 8

8) 757: Selection of flaps 1 commands the:
a) Slats move to the takeoff position and flaps remain in the UP position
b) Slats remain in the UP position and the flaps to move to position 1
c) Slats move to position 1 and the flaps move to the takeoff position
d) Slats move to takeoff position and flaps extend to 1

Answer 8

d) Slats move to takeoff position and flaps extend to 1

Question 9

9) 757: If the flaps 30 airspeed placard limit is exceeded, the flap load relief system will
automatically have the flaps:
a) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced
below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30
b) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and remain there for the landing
c) The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the
selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.
d) The flaps automatically retract to position 15 and when airspeed is reduced
below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30

Answer 9

a) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced
below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30

Question 10

10) 767: If the flaps 30 airspeed placard limit is exceeded, the flap load relief system will
automatically have the flaps:
a) The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the
selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.
b) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced, the
flaps automatically re-extend
c) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and remain there for the landing
d) The flaps automatically retract to position 15 and when airspeed is reduced, the
flaps automatically re-extend

Answer 10

a) The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the
selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.

Question 11

11) 757/767: The RUDDER RATIO light is illuminated, this indicates:
a) A fault in the rudder ratio system
b) Full authority of the rudder is available as long as the right hydraulic system is
powered
c) The center hydraulic system is no longer available to power the rudder ratio
d) The rudder ratio changer is depressurized to a high speed/full authority control
mode

Answer 11

a) A fault in the rudder ratio system

Question 12

12) 757/767: The flap position indicator displays:
a) Left and right flap position
b) Left and right slat position
c) Left and right flap, slat, and spoiler position
d) Left and right flap and slat position

Answer 12

d) Left and right flap and slat position

Question 13

13)757/767: The UNSCHED STAB TRIM light illuminates when:
a) One of the two stabilizer brakes failed to release when trimming with the stabilizer trim switches
b) Fault in the Mach speed trim system
c) Stabilizer trim movement without signal from trim switches, Mach/speed trim system or autopilot
d) The engaged autopilot is operating in a degraded mode

Answer 13

c) Stabilizer trim movement without signal from trim switches, Mach/speed trim system or autopilot

Question 14

14)757: When the TRAILING EDGE light illuminates, hydraulic power is removed from the drive unit(s) of the:
a) Flaps
b) Slats
c) Slats and flaps
d) Slats, flaps, and spoilers

Answer 14

c) Slats and flaps

Question 15

15) 757/767: With the speed brake lever in the ARMED position, the ground spoilers automatically extend upon landing and the handle moves to the UP positions when three conditions are met, including:
a) The flaps are in a landing position
b) Both truck tilt sensors detect a no-tilt condition on the ground
c) Radio altitude is 800 feet or below
d) The IRS senses the aircraft pitch at 1° or less

Answer 15

b) Both truck tilt sensors detect a no-tilt condition on the ground

Question 16

16) 757/767: If pilots inadvertently activate aileron trim while an autopilot is engaged, the repositioning of the aileron neutral point:
a) Is not apparent until the autopilot is disengaged
b) Causes the autopilot to disengage
c) Causes the AIL LOCK light to illuminate
d) Is shown on the Control Wheel Aileron Trim Indicator

Answer 16

a) Is not apparent until the autopilot is disengaged

Question 17

17) 757: If during the Before Takeoff Procedure, the stabilizer trim setting shown on FMC TAKEOFF REF page 1 is less than 3.0, what should be done?
a) Enter the CG printed on the Final Weight Manifest
b) Use the ALTN STAB TRIM switches
c) Use the Control Wheel mounted Pitch Trim Switches
d) Set stabilizer trim to 4.0

Answer 17

b) Use the ALTN STAB TRIM switches

Question 18

18) 767: The Pitch Enhancement System (PES) provides a backup source of hydraulic power to operate the horizontal stabilizer if both the left and center hydraulic systems fail. When the PES operates, trim is only available from the:
a) Autopilots
b) Alternate trim switches
c) Backup trim switches
d) Control wheel trim switches

Answer 18

d) Control wheel trim switches

Question 19

19) 757/767: The three modes of stabilizer trim control are:
a) Normal (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
b) Electric (control wheel), Manual (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
c) Electric (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
d) Normal (control wheel), Backup (control stand), Electronic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)

Answer 19

c) Electric (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)

Question 20

20) 757/767: If a single autopilot is engaged, _____ trimming causes the autopilot to disengage:
a) Electric
b) Alternate
c) Automatic
d) Aileron

Answer 20

a) Electric

Question 21

21) 757/767: The _____ trim switches are inhibited if multiple autopilots are engaged in the approach mode.
a) Rudder
b) Alternate
c) Electric
d) Aileron

Answer 21

c) Electric

Question 22

22) 767: In conjunction with trailing edge flap position 5 (or greater), which of the following will droop by being hydraulically driven to 50% down?
a) Spoilers
b) Outboard ailerons
c) Leading edge slats
d) Inboard ailerons

Answer 22

d) Inboard ailerons