Flight Controls

Question 1

100 - The Speed Trim improves flight characteristics during manual flight operations at ______, _____, _____, and _______.

Answer 1

low airspeed, low gross weight, aft center of gravity, and high thrust.

Question 2

200 - How many degrees of control wheel displacement initiates spoiler deflection?

Answer 2

When the control wheel is displaced more than approximately 10 degrees (1.6 units), spoiler deflection is initiated.

Question 3

300 - What happens when a FLT CONTROL switch is positioned to STBY RUD?

Answer 3

It activates the Standby Hydraulic System and opens the Standby Rudder Shutoff Valve (allowing Standby Hydrauilic System pressure to the Standby Rudder PCU).

Question 4

400 - In the MAX, the rudder pressure will return to normal system operating pressure when:

Answer 4

An engine failure is detected or with both engines operating, airspeed is reduced below approx. 132 kts.

Question 5

500 - In the Max, a SPOILERS (amber) Light, indicates the Spoiler Control Electronic Unit has discovered what?

Answer 5

A spoiler system fault.