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Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

Recall what will happen if you trim the stabilizer using the electric pitch trim switches on the control wheel during single or multiple autopilot operation

A
  • If a single autopilot is engaged, electric (control wheel) trimming
    causes the autopilot to disengage
  • If multiple autopilots are engaged, the electric (control wheel) trim switches are inhibited.
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2
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Recall what will happen if you trim the stabilizer using the
alternate pitch trim switches on the pedestal while an autopilot is engaged.

A
  • Alternate trimming DOES NOT cause autopilot disengagement
  • The UNSCHED STAB TRIM light will illuminate.
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3
Q

Explain how the flap load relief system operates.

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(B757s)
* If flaps 30 is selected and an overspeed occurs, the flaps will
retract to 25.

  • The flaps will return to the flap lever selected position (30) once the speed decreases below the flap placard limit speed.

(B767ERs)
* If flaps 25 OR 30 is selected and an overspeed occurs, the flaps will retract to 20.

  • The flaps will return to the flap lever selected position (25 or 30) once the speed decreases below flap placard limit speed
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4
Q

Recall the spoilers assist the ailerons in roll control
in all configurations.

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5
Q

Recall the maximum flap setting directed by the QRH when using the alternate flap and slat extension system.

A
  • Flaps 20
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6
Q

Describe the function of the ALTN FLAPS LE or TE switch.

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  • On the 757, selecting ALTN disables the normal control
    (hydraulic pressure is removed from BOTH systems), and
    enables the selected alternate drive unit to operate
  • On the 767, selecting ALTN disables the normal control
    (hydraulic pressure is removed from the SELECTED system
    only), and enables the selected alternate drive unit to operate.
  • On the 767, the flap lever must be moved to hydraulically
    operate the system that still has hydraulics.

Note: Example: During a 767 TE flap disagreement, the QRH will direct the pilot to select the TE alternate flap switch. The trailing edge flaps will be controlled electrically with the ALTN FLAPS selector, but the
leading edges slats must still be controlled hydraulically using the flap lever.

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7
Q

Recall what protection is provided during normal flap / slat operation.

A
  • LE and TE Asymmetry protection
  • LE and TE Disagreement protection
  • Flap Load Relief protection
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8
Q

Recall what occurs upon detection of a flap / slat asymmetry or disagreement.

A

757
* Hydraulic power is automatically shut off to both the flaps and slats.

  • A LEADING EDGE or TRAILING EDGE light illuminates.

767
* Hydraulic power is automatically shut off only to the respective flaps or slats system.

  • A LEADING EDGE or TRAILING EDGE light illuminates.

Note: The associated EICAS message can be used to determine the fault in the system.(Asymmetry or Disagreement)

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9
Q

Understand when the outboard ailerons operate on the 767

A
  • At low speeds
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10
Q

Recall the operation of the control column nudger on the 767

A

Stall Warning

  • Warning of an impending stall is provided by the left and right
    stick shakers, which independently vibrate the left and right control columns. If the angle of attack continues to increase, and the flaps are in the retracted position, a control column nudger moves the control column forward. Both systems are energized in flight and deactivated on the ground through air/ground logic.
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11
Q

Describe the operation of the rudder ratio system.

A
  • Uses left hydraulic system pressure to reduce rudder deflection
    (based on airspeed).
  • The control commands from the rudder pedals and trim control are modified by a rudder ratio changer. As airspeed increases the ratio changer desensitizes these inputs from the pilot to
    reduce the rudder deflection. The ratio changer receives air data computer airspeed inputs and provides control commands to an actuator powered by the left hydraulic system. The actuator then
    dampens the pilots’ inputs to the rudder.
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12
Q

Explain the meaning of a STAB TRIM light.

A

The electric or alternate stabilizer trim rate is one-half the normal rate.

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13
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Explain the meaning of a SPOILERS light

A

One or more spoiler pairs are inoperative or not in the signaled position

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14
Q

Explain the meaning of an AUTO SPDBRK light.

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  • A fault is detected in the auto speedbrake system.
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15
Q

Explain the meaning of an UNSCHED STAB TRIM light.

A
  • Uncommanded stabilizer motion is detected.

Note: Memory aid: “Wrong Way or Runaway Trim”

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16
Q

Explain the meaning of a LEADING EDGE light

A
  • Illuminated (amber) –
  • A slat disagree exists
  • A slat asymmetry exist
17
Q

Explain the meaning of an AIL LOCK (aileron lockout) light (767 only).

A
  • The outboard aileron lockout actuator disagrees with the
    commanded position.
  • At low speed, the outboard ailerons should be unlocked.
  • At high speed the outboard ailerons should be locked.
18
Q

Explain the meaning of a TRAILING EDGE light.

A
  • Illuminated (amber) –
  • A flap disagree exists.
  • A flap asymmetry exists.
  • The flap load relief system is not operating when required.

Note: This light may illuminate if the flap lever is not in a detent for an extended period of time.

19
Q

Recall the meaning of a RUDDER RATIO light.

A
  • Illuminated (amber) – the rudder ratio system is failed or left hydraulic system pressure is not available.
20
Q

Recall where to find the flap limit speeds.

A
  • A placard located around the periphery of the flap position
    indicator.
21
Q

Recall when the alternate ALTN FLAPS selector is operable.

A

When either the ALTN FLAPS LE or TE switch is selected

22
Q

Explain the meaning of a YAW DAMPER INOP light.

A
  • Illuminated (amber) – the yaw damper is off or inoperative.

Note: The INOP lights are illuminated anytime the IRUs are not aligned.

23
Q

Explain the meaning of an illuminated MACH SPD TRIM light.

A

Illuminated (amber) – the mach / speed trim system is
inoperative.

24
Q

Recall how the speedbrake is automatically deployed

A
  • With the Speedbrake lever in the ARMED position:
  • After landing, when both thrust levers are at idle, the
    speedbrake lever automatically moves to UP and the spoiler panels extend
  • With the Speedbrake lever in the DOWN (detent) position
  • After landing, when either reverse thrust lever is raised to
    the reverse idle detent, the speedbrake lever moves to UP
    and the spoiler panels extend
25
Q

Recall that manual speedbrake extension after landing results in immediate and full deployment of all spoiler panels

Note: Care must be taken when manually deploying the speedbrakes because a nose-up moment is created, which can result in a tail strike.

A
26
Q

Recall the meaning of an illuminated SPEED BRAKES light on the center forward panel.

A
  • Illuminated (amber) – the speedbrakes are extended when:

-The flaps are in a landing position

or

-The radio altitude is 800 feet or below

S-LOD (13 decks)

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