Flight Controls Flashcards
0
Q
PCU stands for?
A
Power Control Units.
1
Q
Multifunction spoilers
A
Operate with the Ailerons to provide roll assistance
Cross-side control wheel displacement determines degree of
deflection.
MFS on downward wing deploy to a certain degree
Electrically controlled, hydraulically operated
One PCU actuates each MFS panel
2
Q
Flutter dampeners?
A
Double acting shock absorber installed on each
aileron.
• Prevent flutter when all hydraulic fluid is lost at the
PCU during flight.
• Provide additional gust lock on the ground
3
Q
MFS stands for?
A
Multi Function Spoilers.
4
Q
SSCU stands for?
A
Spoiler Stabilizer Control Units
5
Q
What are the different detents on the throttle quadrant?
A
Max power TOGA Climb Idle Shutoff
