Flight Controls

Question 1

The primary flight controls consist of _____.

Answer 1

ailerons, elevators, and rudder

Question 2

The primary flight controls are normally powered by hydraulic system(s) ____.

Answer 2

A&B

Question 3

____ can be extended by the Standby Hydraulic System in Alternate mode.

Answer 3

Leading edge flaps/slats

Question 4

If a FEEL DIFF PRESS light illuminates, ____.

Answer 4

no crew action is required in flight. Continue normal operations.

Question 5

When the Flaps/Slats Electronics Unit (FSEU) detects a trailing edge asymmetry or skew condition, the FSEU closes the TE Flap Bypass Valve, ____.

Answer 5

and displays a needle split on the Flap Position Indicator

Question 6

On aircraft 3AA - 3LB, load relief for the Trailing edge flaps is only provided for flaps ____.

Answer 6

30 and 40

Question 7

During alternate flap operation, the TE flaps are positioned using ____ power.

Answer 7

electrical

Question 8

The SPEED BRAKE lever will automatically move to the down detent, and all spoilers will retract, if ____.

Answer 8

either throttle is advanced after landing

Question 9

In the event hydraulic systems A and B fail, the ailerons and elevators can be operated ____ and the rudder must be operated by the ____ system.

Answer 9

mechanically (manually), standby

Question 10

Normally, the ailerons, elevators, and rudder are powered by the _____.

Answer 10

A & B hydraulic systems

Question 11

Hydraulic System A and B pressure to the Main Rudder PCU is reduced at airspeeds above approximately ____ knots.

Answer 11

135

Question 12

If the aileron control system is jammed, the ____ can still fly the aircraft using the ____ after force is applied to the control wheels and they break free.

Answer 12

FO, spoilers

Question 13

With the trailing edge flaps at 1, the leading edge slats are ____.

Answer 13

in the extend position

Question 14

The horizontal stabilizer is normally powered _____, but may also be operated _____.

Answer 14

electrically, manually

Question 15

On the ground, speed brakes normally use ____ to destroy lift and make braking more effective.

Answer 15

both flight and ground spoilers

Question 16

Leading edge devices can be _____ by the Standby Hydraulic System if System B fails.

Answer 16

extended (not rectracted)

Question 17

The ____ of the Stab Trim Indicator corresponds to the allowable range of trim settings for takeoff.

Answer 17

green band

Question 18

On aircraft 3AA - 3LB, the autoslat feature is available in flight _____.

Answer 18

with trailing edge flaps selected to 1, 2, or 5

Question 19

In aircraft 3AA-3LB, the LE devices will go to the full extend position when you select _____ or greater with the flap handle.

Answer 19

10

Question 20

If we move the flap lever from 5 to 10, but the leading edge devices all stay in the extend position, the ____ Light will be illuminated.

Answer 20

LE FLAPS TRANSIT

Question 21

The maximum altitude for extension of flaps is ____ feet.

Answer 21

20,000

Question 22

Leading edge devices are normally operated by ____.

Answer 22

Hydraulic System B only

Question 23

Roll control is normally provided by the ailerons, assisted by _____.

Answer 23

flight spoilers

Question 24

With the SPEED BRAKE Lever in the DOWN detent, how can the speedbrakes be deployed on landing?

Answer 24

• The pilot can raise the lever manually.
• The speedbrake lever will automatically move to full up position when the reverse thrust levers are moved to reverse when above 60 knots.

Question 25

When using the SPEED BRAKE in flight, the speedbrake lever should ____.

Answer 25

not be moved beyond the flight detent

Question 26

The LE FLAPS TRANSIT light illuminated indicates _____. Select the most correct answer.

Answer 26

• leading edge devices are in transit
• leading edge devices are not in the programmed position with respect to the trailing edge flaps
• a leading edge device asymmetry

Question 27

If wheel spin-up is not detected by the air/ground sensors, the flight spoilers will deploy when ____.

Answer 27

any main gear strut compresses

Question 28

What is the minimum radio altitude to extend the speed brakes in flight?

Answer 28

1000ft