Flight Controls Flashcards
The primary flight controls consist of _____.
ailerons, elevators, and rudder
The primary flight controls are normally powered by hydraulic system(s) ____.
A&B
____ can be extended by the Standby Hydraulic System in Alternate mode.
Leading edge flaps/slats
If a FEEL DIFF PRESS light illuminates, ____.
no crew action is required in flight. Continue normal operations.
When the Flaps/Slats Electronics Unit (FSEU) detects a trailing edge asymmetry or skew condition, the FSEU closes the TE Flap Bypass Valve, ____.
and displays a needle split on the Flap Position Indicator
On aircraft 3AA - 3LB, load relief for the Trailing edge flaps is only provided for flaps ____.
30 and 40
During alternate flap operation, the TE flaps are positioned using ____ power.
electrical
The SPEED BRAKE lever will automatically move to the down detent, and all spoilers will retract, if ____.
either throttle is advanced after landing
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.
mechanically (manually), standby
Normally, the ailerons, elevators, and rudder are powered by the _____.
A & B hydraulic systems
Hydraulic System A and B pressure to the Main Rudder PCU is reduced at airspeeds above approximately ____ knots.
135
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.
FO, spoilers
With the trailing edge flaps at 1, the leading edge slats are ____.
in the extend position
The horizontal stabilizer is normally powered _____, but may also be operated _____.
electrically, manually
On the ground, speed brakes normally use ____ to destroy lift and make braking more effective.
both flight and ground spoilers
Leading edge devices can be _____ by the Standby Hydraulic System if System B fails.
extended (not rectracted)
The ____ of the Stab Trim Indicator corresponds to the allowable range of trim settings for takeoff.
green band
On aircraft 3AA - 3LB, the autoslat feature is available in flight _____.
with trailing edge flaps selected to 1, 2, or 5
In aircraft 3AA-3LB, the LE devices will go to the full extend position when you select _____ or greater with the flap handle.
10
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.
LE FLAPS TRANSIT
The maximum altitude for extension of flaps is ____ feet.
20,000
Leading edge devices are normally operated by ____.
Hydraulic System B only
Roll control is normally provided by the ailerons, assisted by _____.
flight spoilers
With the SPEED BRAKE Lever in the DOWN detent, how can the speedbrakes be deployed on landing?
- 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.
