Flight Controls

Question 1

Pitch trim is accomplished by an electrically actuated

Answer 1

Horizontal stabilizer

Question 2

_ pitch trim switch actuation overcomes the _ pitch trim switch actuation

Answer 2

Left hand
Right hand

Question 3

When only one half of the main control wheel trim switch or backup trim switch is commanded for more than _ seconds continuously, the control unit will recognize that one half of the switch as failed stuck at the commanded position and will disregard any other command coming from that faulty switch

Answer 3

7

Question 4

A continuous command of any trim switch is limited to _ seconds

Answer 4

3

Question 5

In case of a runway horizontal stabilizer, _ must be kept pressed until a definite Disengagement is accomplished through the cutout buttons on the control pedestal

Answer 5

Quick disconnect button

Question 6

If the trim switches are actuated for a period of time that totals _ seconds during the period when the horizontal stabilizer actuator is stalled, the control unit will switch the associated system (main or backup) off and the message PTRIM MAIN INOP or PTRIM BACKUP INOP will be permanently displayed on the EICAS

Answer 6

16

Question 7

Above _ KIAS, rudder system 1 is automatically Shutoff

Answer 7

135

Question 8

The flaps are _ operational, consisting of two double slotted flap panels installed to each wing

Answer 8

Electrically

Question 9

The speed brakes will open when the speed Brake lever is set to open and the following conditions are meet

Answer 9

Thrust lever angle of both engines set to below 50 degrees

Flaps at 0 or 9