Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

Which hydraulic systems power the flight controls?

A

All three hydraulic systems provide power.

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2
Q

What is the rudder travel limiter?

A

The rudder travel limiter restricts rudder movement to prevent excessive tail loading at high speeds. It receives airspeed inputs from the Air Data Computers, and the Slat/Flap Electronic Control Unit. Rudder travel will be restricted from 33º to 4º based on flap position and speed.

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3
Q

What provides gust lock pretection on the ground?

A

Residual hydraulic pressure trapped by checkvalves in the PCUs.

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4
Q

Which control wheel is the autopilot roll servo connected to?

A

The FO’s.

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5
Q

Which control column is the autopilot pitch servo connected to?

A

The Captain’s.

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6
Q

What indications will be rpesent with a PCU runaway?

A

One of the two green roll select lights will be illumintaed.

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7
Q

When the aileron trim is in the normal range on the ground, what color will it be displayed in?

A

Green. It will turn white when moved out of the normal range.

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8
Q

What color will the aileron trim be displayed in during flight?

A

White, regardless of trim position.

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9
Q

Where do the yaw dampers receive data from?

A

YD 1 receives data from FCC 1, and YD 2 receives data from FCC 2.

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10
Q

What do the yaw dampers do?

A

They improve lateral stability and alleviate dutch roll.

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11
Q

When the PITCH DISC handle is pulled, will the autopilot be available? Why?

A

The autopilot may not be available because the autopilot servo for pitch control is located on the Captain’s side.

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12
Q

When the ROLL DISC handle has been pulled, what roll control surfaces will each yoke have control of?

A

The left yoke controls the left aileron, and the right yoke controls the right aileron. Each yoke controls the opposite side’s multifunction spoilers.

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13
Q

After the ROLL DISC handle is pulled, will the autopilot be available? Why?

A

The autopilot may not be available because the autopilot servo for roll control is located on the FO’s side.

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14
Q

How manh PCUs power the rudder?

A

Three.

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15
Q

If the rudder is jammed, how can control be regained?

A

Increasing the pressure on the rudder pedals will cause the bungee breakout system to be activated and control can be regained.

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16
Q

How many stab trim motors are active at a time?

A

Only one motor drives the jackscrew at a time. The other motor free wheels with the operative mnotor, and assumes control if the operating motor fails.

17
Q

Will the autopilot disengage if manual control yoke trim is used?

A

Yes.

18
Q

Name the four different trims in order of priority.

A
  • Manual Yoke Trim
  • Autopilot Trim
  • Auto Trim (flap compensation)
  • Mach Trim
19
Q

What protection is provided in the event of a stab trim runaway?

A

Stab trim brakes controlled by the SSCUs.

20
Q

What is auto trim?

A

Auto trim compensates for changes in aircraft pitch associated with flap extension and retraction. It is also known as Flap Compensation Trim.

21
Q

What is the purpose of the split switch on the control yoke for stab trim?

A

Both halves of the switch must be moved together to engage the trim motors. If one half of the switch jams the trim motors will not run.

22
Q

Will the alternate flap extension switch move the slats and flaps while flying faster than 230 KIAS?

A

No.

23
Q

Will the alternate flap extension switch override the position of the flap handle?

A

Yes.

24
Q

Will the stick pusher engage if only one switch is armed?

A

No.

25
Q

If the ground spoilers fail the deploy after touchdown, what action can be taken?

A

Move the GND LIFT DUMPING switch to MAN ARM.

26
Q

How is hydraulic pump 3B powered in the event of a total electrical failure?

A

The ADG.

27
Q

What protects the ailerons from flutter in the event of a loss of pressure to the PCUs?

A

Flutter dampers.

28
Q

What protects the flight controls in the event of a PCU runaway?

A

Bungee Breakouts.

29
Q

What are the slats and flaps powered by?

A

Two electric motors, each controlled by two Slat/Flap Electronic Control Units. (SFECUs)

30
Q

What happens if one slat or flap motor fails?

A

The slats or flaps will operate at half speed.

31
Q

What is the elevator travel?

A

23º up and 18º down.

32
Q

Where is rudder or aileron mistrim indicated?

A

It will be indicated as a boxed R or A on the PFD.

33
Q

When do the spoilers retract after landing?

A

Forty seconds after weight on wheels.

34
Q

Stall protection angle of attack trip points result in progressive automatic warnings. What are they?

A

Continuous Ignition, autopilot disengages, shaker, pusher, glareshield lights, and finally the audio warbler.

35
Q

What does the GLD UNSAFE caution message indicate?

A

It indicates ground lift dumping may occur inadvertently if the system is not manually disarmed.