Flight Controls Flashcards
Of the 6 spoiler panels on each wing, which are used for roll control?
5 outboard panels
Which elevator positions are displayed by the surface position indicator on the secondary EICAS display?
Left and right outboard elevators
The control wheel has two stab trim switches located next to each other. What happens if only one of the two switches is moved?
Both switches must be moved together to operate stab trim
What controls trailing edge flap asymmetry?
Flap control unit (FCU)
On the -400, FCU’s operate in what two control modes?
Primary and secondary
On the -400, flap loading relief is not available in what modes?
Secondary and alternate modes
Which is true concerning Autopilot Trim?
The right autopilot uses the hydraulic system 2 stab trim control module. The left autopilot uses the hydraulic system 3 stab trim control module.
What happens if control wheel trim switches are moved with multiple autopilots engaged?
Nothing, the switches are inhibited
If a control column is moved opposite to stab trim motion?
Trim commands will be cut off to the stab trim control modules
Horizontal stabilizer trim can be controlled by?
ALTN stab trim switches and control wheel stab trim switches
Control column inputs act mechanically on which elevator actuators?
Inboard elevators only, which provide input to the outboard elevators
In the Primary mode, which flap groups move when Flaps 1 is selected?
Mid and inboard leading edge flaps fully extend
The position of which spoiler panels are displayed by the surface position indicator on the secondary engine EICAS display?
Fourth spoiler panel in from the left wingtip, outboard on the right wing.
How are the trailing edge flaps powered in the secondary mode?
Electrics
How are the leading edge flaps powered in the primary mode?
Pneumatics
What happens if the Rudder Ratio Changer fails?
At high airspeeds, excess rudder deflection may be available. At low airspeeds, full rudder deflection may not be available.
On landing, if the speed brake lever is not ARMED, when will Ground Spoilers deploy?
- Main gear touchdown,
- Thrust lever 1 and 3 near idle and
- Thrust Reversers 2 or 4 deployed
On landing if the Speed Brake Lever is ARMED, when will Ground Spoilers automatically deploy?
- Thrust levers 1 and 3 near idle, and
- Main Gear touchdown