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