Flight Controls Flashcards
Pitch/Roll Disconnect is used by the flight crew for what?
To physically separate the connection between the ailerons and spoilers, and between the left and right elevator
How is the rudder controlled and actuated?
Electronically controlled (Fly by wire), hydraulically actuated
Variable Differential Transformers on each rudder pedal send what?
Electronic signals to the (SECU)
Smart Electronic Control Units which correspondingly deflects the rudder
The Flaps are operated by…
Main DC electrical power
If hydraulic pressure is lost, hydraulic accumulators will do what for the spoilers?
Maintain pressure so that all six panels will function as ground spoilers upon landing.
*Speedbrake and Roll Spoiler functionality will be disabled
Ground Spoilers deploy…
Automatically during landing rollout or aborted takeoffs
What panels are used as speed brakes?
Panels 1,2,5 and 6
The AFCS Trim, when engaged, the autopilot provides…
Pitch Trim Only
Aileron Trim System is electrical. The actuator is installed in the _____ wing and is connected to the _____ trim tab
Right
Right
The Left Aileron Trim Tab is a…
Geared Servo Tab
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim is provided by primary and secondary trim systems. Primary Pitch Trim consists of an A and B motor. A is powered by _____ ______ bus, B and Secondary Trim are powered by the ______ ________
bus
Left Mission Bus
Right Emergency Bus
The Mach Trim System is designed to compensate for…
The nose down pitching moment as Mach increases
Rudder trim is provided by an ____________ actuator attached to the rudder pedals
Electromechanical
Can you takeoff with the control lock on?
No, the throttles can be moved to taxi with the control lock engaged, but the left throttle cannot be advanced for takeoff
