Flight Controls

Question 1

What does the little “x” on the flight control synoptic indicate?

Answer 1

There is an RVDT failure and the autopilot is uncertain of the position of a control surface.

Question 2

What are the spoiler deflection angles?

Answer 2

Ground Spoilers — 55 degrees (all six boards).
Speed Brakes — 30 degrees (all six boards).
Spoilerons — 47 degrees (outer two boards on the inboard side of the turn).

Spoilerons w/ speed brakes — 47 degrees (outer two boards) 30 degrees for all of the other four boards).

Question 3

How far can the ailerons deflect in a full turn?

Answer 3

11 degrees both up and down.

Question 4

What is the definition of a hard over?

Answer 4

When hydraulics is pushing in a direction not asked for by the pilot. This is controlled by the Hard Over Protection System (HOPS).

Question 5

What component is checking for different inputs from the pilot and the hydraulic system?

Answer 5

The force link.

Question 6

The gust locks are good for what wind speed?

Answer 6

60 kts.

Question 7

If we are missing vortex generators, what reference do we use to assess impact to mission?

Answer 7

CDL