Flight Controls

Question 1

The Speed Trim improves flight characteristics during manual flight operations at
___, ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 1

Low Airspeed,
Low Gross Weight,
Aft center of gravity,
High thrust

Question 2

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

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 Hydraulic System pressure to the Standby Rudder PCU).

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

A Spoiler System Fault.