Flight Controls

Question 0

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (FCS)

Answer 0

PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM,
FLAP SYSTEM,
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SYSTEM

Question 1

PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS

OF HYDRUALIC ACTUATORS

OF ELECTRIC BACKUP HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS

LOCATION OF THE ACTUATORS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER

Answer 1

2 AILERONS 2 HA + 2 EBHA = 4
6 SPOILERS 4 HA (MID/INBD) + 2 EBHA (OB) = 6
2 ELEVATORS 2 HA + 2 EBHA = 4
1 RUDDER 1 HA + 1 EBHA = 2

				9 HA'S					7 EBHA'S		=	16

EBHA’s are always closest to center of the airplane with the exception of the spoilers.

Question 2

FCS NORMAL MODE REQUIREMENTS

Answer 2

2 OR MORE AIR DATA PROBES ARE HEATED AND PROVIDING CONSISTENT DATA

		AND

AT LEAST 1 IRU IS OPERATING WITHOUT CONFLICTING DATA FROM ANOTHER IRU OR BOTH AHRS.

		AND

THE HORIZONTAL STAB IS NOT REPORTING TO THE FCC THAT IT IS IN BACKUP MODE.

Question 3

What actions need to be taken in icing conditions if in alternate mode?

Answer 3

Depart icing conditions.

Question 4

How many amber CAS messages would result from advancing the power levers beyond 90% TRA with the speed brakes extended?

Answer 4

Two:
Speed Brake Extended message changes from blue to amber.
Speed Brake Auto Retract