Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

At radio altitudes less than _________do not deploy the speed brakes in flight.

A
  • 1,000 feet
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2
Q

At radio altitudes less than _________do not deploy the speed brakes in flight.

A
  • 1,000 feet
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3
Q

Full power control to the ailerons is provided by _____________ hydraulic system.

A
  • Either
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4
Q

If you have a total hydraulic power failure, rotation of the controls wheels _________ positions the ailerons.

A
  • mechanically
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5
Q

If you have a jammed spoiler system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the
ailerons.

A
  • Captain’s
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6
Q

If you have a jammed aileron system, force applied to the _____ control wheel provides roll control from the
spoilers.

A
  • First Officer’s
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7
Q

If the autopilot is engaged, any ______ trim applied can result in an out of trim condition and an abrupt
________ movement when the autopilot is disconnected.

A
  • aileron; rolling
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8
Q

When the control wheel is displaced more than approximately ____, spoiler deflection is initiated and the
flight spoilers rise on the wing with the up aileron and remain faired on the wing with the down aileron.

A
  • 10 degrees
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9
Q

On the 737, __________ Aileron Trim Switch(es) repositions the aileron neutral control position.

A
  • Movement of both
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10
Q

Looking at the pitch control surfaces, these consist of _______ powered elevators and an _______ powered
stabilizer.

A
  • hydraulically; electrically
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11
Q

If you have a control column jam, an override mechanism allows ___________.

A
  • the control columns to be physically separated
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12
Q

If the FEEL DIFF PRESS light Illuminates, this indicates _______.

A
  • excessive differential hydraulic pressure is sensed in the elevator feel computer
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13
Q

On the 737, engagement and disengagement of the Mach Trim System is accomplished _____________.

A
  • automatically as a function of airspeed
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14
Q

What has occurred when the MACH TRIM FAIL light is illuminated only when the Master Caution Annunciator
recall is activated?

A
  • a single channel failure of the mach trim system
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15
Q

The Elevator Feel Shift module increases hydraulic system A pressure to the elevator feel and centering unit
during a stall. This increases the _________ force to approximately double the normal feel pressure.

A
  • forward control column
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16
Q

There are two modes on the main electric and autopilot stabilizer trim: high speed with flaps _________ and
low speed with flaps _________.

A
  • extended; retracted
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17
Q

Actuating either pair of stabilizer trim switches ______________, if the autopilot is engaged.

A
  • automatically disengages the autopilot
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18
Q

With the stabilizer trim outside the takeoff trim range ___________ if takeoff is attempted.

A
  • An intermittent horn sounds
19
Q

_______________ may be used to return the stabilizer to electrical trim units if manual trim is used to
position the stabilizer beyond the electrical trim limits.

A
  • the stabilizer trim switches
20
Q

The stabilizer trim main electric cutout switch and the stabilizer trim autopilot cutout switch are provided to
allow the autopilot or main electrical trim inputs to be ____________________.

A
  • disconnected from the single stabilizer trim moto
21
Q

When control column movement opposes the trim direction, what will occur?

A
  • The control column actuated stabilizer trim cutout switches stop operation of the main electric and
    autopilot trim
22
Q

Switching the STAB TRIM override switch to OVERRIDE ____________.

A
  • electric trim can be used regardless of control column position
23
Q

Switching the STAB TRIM override switch to OVERRIDE ____________.

A
  • electric trim can be used regardless of control column position
24
Q

The speed trim system (STS) is a speed stability augmentation system designed to improve the flight
characteristics during any operation with a low gross weight, aft center of gravity, and high thrust when the
autopilot _______ engaged.

A
  • is not
25
Q

___________ operates the rudder system.

A
  • Either hydraulic system
26
Q

B737-800, the yaw damper uses the _____________.

A
  • hydraulic system B or standby hydraulic system pressure
27
Q

Above approximately 135 knots, there is a reduction in both hydraulic system A and B pressure. This
function limits full rudder authority _____________,.

A
  • in flight after takeoff and before landing
28
Q

The rudder pedals permit limited nose gear steering up to ______ degrees each side of center for steering.

A
  • 7
29
Q

Which hydraulic system powers the ground spoilers?

A
  • A
30
Q

When the SPEED BRAKE lever is actuated all of the spoilers will__________.

A
  • extend on the ground and only the flight spoilers extend when the aircraft is in the air
31
Q

If you use the flight spoilers during a turn ___________.

A
  • greatly increase the roll rate
32
Q

All flight and ground spoilers will automatically rise to the full extension on landing if the speed brake lever is
in the ARMED position and __________.

A
  • both thrust levers are at IDLE
33
Q

An illuminated SPEED BRAKE DO NOT ARM light indicates ___________.

A
  • an abnormal condition or during landing the wheel speed has dropped below 60kts and the speed brake
    lever is not in the down position
34
Q

The speedbrake lever _______ position in the 737 indicates all flight spoilers are extended to their maximum
position for inflight use, while the ________ indicates all flight and ground spoilers are extended to their
maximum position for use on the ground.

A
  • FLIGHT DETENT; UP
35
Q

In the event of a total hydraulic system B failure, the trailing edge flaps ___________.

A
  • can be operated electrically
36
Q

____________ is provided through the electrical alternate flap drive system.

A
  • No asymmetry or skew protection
37
Q

The Flaps/Slats Electronic Unit (FSEU) monitors trailing edge flaps for _______________. If the Flaps/Slats
Electronic Unit (FSEU) detects a trailing edge problem, it_______ the trailing edge flap bypass valve
preventing further travel.

A
  • asymmetry and skew conditions; closes
38
Q

The TE flap load relief function protects the flaps from excessive air loads. When the flaps are set to 40 the
trailing edge flaps will _______ if airspeed exceeds a predetermined limit.

A
  • retract to 30
39
Q

Why are there mechanical Flap Gates positioned at the flaps 1 and flaps 15 detent?

A
  • for single engine and normal go-around
40
Q

Where would a TE flaps asymmetry error or skew indication issue be seen?

A
  • The Flap Position Indicator
41
Q

The 737 Leading edge devices are normally extended and retracted by ___________.

A
  • hydraulic power from system B
42
Q

The 737 Leading edge devices _______ be retracted by the standby hydraulic system.

A
  • cannot
43
Q

At flaps 1, the Auto Slat system _____________ as the aircraft approaches a stall condition.

A
  • automatically drives the slats to FULL EXTEND
44
Q

At flaps 1, the Auto Slat system _____________ as the aircraft approaches a stall condition.

A
  • automatically drives the slats to FULL EXTEND