Flight Controls

Question 1

What type of flaps do we have?

Answer 1

slotted

Question 2

Where is aileron trim and what provides it?

Answer 2

Two trim motors, normal and standby, located in the LEFT wing. These motors control a trim tab on the LEFT aileron.

Question 3

How are the roll spoilers deployed?

Answer 3

A mechanical link between the aileron control linkage and a hydraulic actuator.

Question 4

How are the elevators controlled?

Answer 4

Cable.
CA controls left elevator.
FO controls right elevator.

Question 5

What speed does the rudder spring tab lock?

Answer 5

Above 160 kts it is locked neutral.

Question 6

When are ground spoilers automatically deployed?

Answer 6

Ground spoilers are armed (center pedestal/dark button).
Anti-skid sense wheel speed at least 45 kts.
WOW sensed by PSEU.
Thrust levers idle.
Landing gear down position.

Question 7

For the ground spoiler manual deploy to work there must be ____.

Answer 7

Thrust lever at idle.

Wheel spin up to 45 kts sensed by anti-skid.

Question 8

How are the flaps controlled/operated?

Answer 8

Electronically controlled (FCU), Hydraulically operated.

Question 9

How many motors does pitch trim have?

Answer 9

4 motors total.
1 fast (below 200 kts) motor for each trim tab (2). 
1 slow (above 200 kts) motor for each trim tab (2).

Question 10

Which ground spoilers deploy first?

Answer 10

The outboard deploy 2 seconds before inboard.