Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

How many air spoilers and what Hyd system?

A

4 on each wing (8 in total) - Split between A+B Hyd

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2
Q

How many ground spolilers and hyd system?

A

4 from A hyd

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3
Q

What does flight detent do to the spoilers?

A

Raises to 50%

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4
Q

When would Mach Trim automatically start and in what direction?

A

0.615M - Nose Up

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5
Q

What does Stab Trim Override do?

A

Allows you to trim in any direction (not just the direction of your control column)

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6
Q

What does Stab Trim Cutout do?

A

Removes electric trim completely (and will mean A/P can’t engage too)

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7
Q

What flap settings does Flap Load Relief apply to on SFP aircraft?

A

10-40deg

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8
Q

What flap settings does Flap Load Relief apply on non-SFP aircraft?

A

30-40deg

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9
Q

What speed does Flap Load Relief start to Retract (relative to limit speed)

A

+1 knot

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10
Q

What speed does Flap Load Relief start to Extend (relative to limit speed)

A

-4 knots

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11
Q

What speed does the PCU reduce rudder yaw authority and by how much?

A

> 135kts and by 25%

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12
Q

What does the Yaw Damper provide?

A

Dutch roll prevention
Turn Coordination
Gust Damping

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13
Q

Using Alternate Flap - How long between button presses?

A

15 secs

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14
Q

Using Alternate Flap - How long between full cycle?

A

5 mins

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15
Q

What feel system does the Rudder have?

A

Spring feel

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16
Q

What flap settings do autoslats work on?

A

F1-5 or (F1-25 on SFP) (from extended to fully extended)

17
Q

What devices have skew protection?

A

TE flaps and LE slats

18
Q

What devices have asymmetry protection?

A

TE flaps (not on alternate elec motor)

19
Q

Uncommanded motion and what indication?

A

Both TE & LE flaps - LE Transit light

20
Q

Spoiler - DO NOT ARM indication?

A

Abnormal or test, or spoilers not down with wheel speed <60kts

21
Q

Spoiler - EXTENDED indication (in air and on ground)

A

In Air - Landing config or <800ft AGL with spoilers not stowed

On Ground - Down detent but not stowed

22
Q

What are the conditions for ground spoiler auto deployment?

A

Lever in armed position
RA<10ft
Wheel speed >60kts
Thrust levers - idle
Right main gear compresses

23
Q

What are the conditions for round spoiler deployment on RTO?

A

Wheel speed >60kts
Thrust levers - idle
and Reverse Thrust

24
Q

LE Device positions with Alternate Flaps (when down has been pressed)

A

Fully extended for LE Slats and LE Flaps

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Non-SFP/SFP - LE Flaps fully-extended when?
Always
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Non-SFP - LE Slats fully-extended when?
F10-40
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Non-SFP - LE Slats extended when?
F1-5
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SFP - LE Slats extended when?
F1-25
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SFP - LE Slats fully-extended when?
F30-40
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SFP - Changes from non-SFP
FMC Software revision Reduced idle thrust delay after touchdown - 2s App Idle to Grd Idle (5s without) Increased spoiler deflection on ground Sealed slats for take-off flap positions F1-25 (more lift at slower speeds) Winglet lift credited to reduce stall speed
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SFP - Ground spoiler changes
52deg to 60deg
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SFP - Flight spoiler changes
33-38deg to 60 deg (ground only)
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SFP - Whats the goal for takeoffs?
Reduce runway by 70m - TOM by 1700kg, by lowering V2
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SFP - Whats the goal for landing
Reduce runway by 100m at least - MLW up by 4730kg
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Capt roll wire goes to where?
Ailerons
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FO roll wire goes to where?
Spoilers
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What does ALTERNATE FLAPS red switch do?
activates the standby electric motor–driven pump closes the trailing edge flap bypass valve arms the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch allows the standby system to power the leading edge flaps and slats and thrust reversers.