Flight Controls Flashcards
When will half bank be selected automatically
31,600’ but it must be deselected for holding
What are the ways to turn off the autopilot
- AP disengage button
- AP disconnect bar
- Red disconnect button on the yoke
- Operating stab trim
- TOGA button
- YD disconnect
What will happen when the emergency flap switch is activated
PSM 11-60-1
20* flaps/20*slats
What control surfaces are controlled by all three hydraulic systems
Primary controls
What will happen if the stab trim is in motion for more than 3 seconds
Stab trim clacker
How can you actuate the rudders following a jam
YD disconnect and overpower jam
What actuated the flaps and slats
- Flaps = 2 PDUs
- Slats = 2 PDUs
- Controlled by the SFECU
What would result in a SLATS/FLAPS HALFSPEED and would you still be able to operate them
Yes but only at half speed. It will operate on only 1 PDU because the other one failed
- it could also happen if on ADG power
What indications are there for a YD failure or disengagement
- YD status message if only one fails
2. YD INOP Caution if both fail
What is the primary mode of the FCC
Pitch
What are the primary flight controls
- Aileron
- Elevator
- Rudder
What are the secondary flight controls
- Multi-function spoilers
- Slats/Flaps
- Aileron and rudder trim
- Ground Spoilers
How many PCUs per hydraulic system
1
True or False
Most flight control surfaces can still be actuated by remaining HYD systems should any single HYD system fail
True
Which flight controls are powered by the electrical system
Slats/Flaps and stab trim
How do you verify autopilot engagement
Green AP with the green arrow on PFD
If you select a new altitude after the FMA is already flashing “ALTS CAP”, which altitude will be captured
Initial one
What should happen after pressing TOGA buttons before takeoff
- Flight director bars
2. TO/TO mode on PFD
What mode does autopilot go into when TOGA is pressed in the air
GA/GA
What mode would be on the autopilot if after takeoff you call for “gear up, speed mode” only
CLB
What happens if you select HDG mode twice
Roll mode
What over speed protections in either Pitch or VS mode
Over speed clacker, AP adjusts to, speed -5 Vmo
What over speed protections are provided in ALTS or ALT mode
Over speed clacker. Nothing else will happen
What does the TURB button do
Dampens AP inputs
How can you tell if TURB has been engaged
2 green lights on FCP
What heading is maintained in TO lateral mode
Heading when the nose comes up
Which approaches require NAV mode
All non-precision approaches but a Back Course
On a RNAV departure what parameters must be met before the aircraft will make its first turn
400’
Should you trust the lights on the FCP
No
How many PCUs actuate the aileron
PCM 11-20-1
2
When the roll disconnect handle is pulled, what controls does each pilot retain
CA - left aileron, right MFD
FO - right aileron, left MFS
How many PCUs on the elevator
3 per panel, so 6 overall
What provides gust lock for the rudder
Trapped fluid
Which wing does the MFS operate on when assisting the ailerons
The down wing
What are the Bute doors
They direct airflow over flaps leading edge vanes
At what speed does Mach trim become active
.4 Mach
After pressing the green roll switch light after the roll disconnect handle has been pulled during an aileron jam, what will be returned to the flying pilot
Onside multi-function spoilers
What does FLAPS FAIL caution mean
The flap system has been disabled
What controls the ground dumping
SSCU
