Flight Controls

Question 1

Automatic Retraction System (ARS)

Answer 1

Used for heavyweight operatiuons when S speed is greater than or near the 1+F speed (215 kts). Automatically retracts flaps as the speed increases through 200 kts.

Question 2

Flap Load Relief System

Answer 2

In the event of a flap overspeed by 2.5 kts in config 2, 3, or Full, the flaps will retract one position.

RELIEF is displayed on the upper ECAM

After the aircraft slows 2.5 kts below Vfe the flaps reextend

Question 3

Slats ALPHA/SPEED Lock Function

Answer 3

Slat retraction from 1 to 0 inhibited when speed drops below 148 kts or Alpha exceeds 8.5°.

If Alpha reduced to 8.2° and the speed exceeds 154 kts the slats will retract to 0.

Question 4

Aileron Droop (config 1, 1+F, 2)

Answer 4

1: no droop/no Flaps extended
1+F: 5° droop
2: 10° droop

Question 5

Can you land the aircraft with speedbrakes extended?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Criteria for ground spoiler deployment during landing:

Answer 6

Armed: Main landing gear compression with thrust IDLE.

Not Armed: Main landing gear compression, at least one engine in reverse. note: in a crosswind scenario, with only one gear compressed, spoilers will only partially deploy until the second gear is compressed to allow a smoother touchdown