Flight controls

Question 1

What are the maneuvering speeds for Flaps 0, 1, 5, 15 and 20?

Answer 1

VREF plus 80, 60, 40 and 20 knots

Question 2

What is the status of the alternate trailing edge flap system when the alternate trailing edge flap switch is blank?

Answer 2

Deactivated

Question 3

How many independent yaw damper systems are there?

Answer 3

Two

Question 4

What is the status of a yaw damper with ON in view and the INOP light extinguished?

Answer 4

Powered without a fault condition

Question 5

Which of the following is true for the stabilizer trim when both stabilizer trim cut out switches are in the CUTOUT position?

Answer 5

Hydraulic power is shut off

Question 6

Where is the aileron trim indicator located?

Answer 6

Both control columns

Question 7

What does the Aileron Trim Indicator display?

Answer 7

Units of trim

Question 8

What does the rudder trim reposition?

Answer 8

The rudder neutral point

Question 9

The yaw damper system:

Answer 9

Improves airplane directional stability

Question 10

The alternate flap system provides

Answer 10

For all flap positions using electric motors

Question 11

Which of the following is a required condition for automatic speedbrake extension?

Answer 11

Both thrust levers at idle

Question 12

When are the leading edge slats extended to the landing position during normal flap extension?

Answer 12

Flaps 25

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Flap Load Relief system?

Answer 13

To prevent flap system overload or damage caused by high airspeed

Question 14

Which trim signals do the control column operated trim cutoff switches affect?

Answer 14

Electrical

Question 15

Which hydraulic systems power stabilizer trim?

Answer 15

LEFT and CENTRE

Question 16

What are the functions of the dual aileron trim switches?

Answer 16

When actuated together, they provide electrical arming and directional signals to reposition the ailerons

Question 17

Which hydraulic system operates the flaps?

Answer 17

CENTRE

Question 18

How are the flaps hydraulically powered under normal conditions?

Answer 18

Only the CENTRE system

Question 19

When are the outboard ailerons locked out?

Answer 19

High airplane speeds

Question 20

What may be indicated when the aileron lockout light comes on at high airspeeds?

Answer 20

One or both of the outboard ailerons failed to lock-out

Question 21

Why are the outboard ailerons locked out?

Answer 21

To prevent overcontrolling the airplane at high airspeeds

Question 22

Why should the speedbrake lever be moved from ARMED to the DOWN detent if the AUTO SPDBRK light illuminates

Answer 22

To prevent inadvertent speedbrake extension in flight

Question 23

Which of the following is true when the AUTO SPDBRK light is illuminated?

Answer 23

Speedbrakes can still be operated manually

Question 24

What is indicated by a FLAP LD RELIEF EICAS advisory message?

Answer 24

System failed to operate when required

Question 25

What is the function of the rudder ratio system?

Answer 25

Desensitise rudder pedal inputs from the pilot to reduce rudder deflection with increasing airspeed

Question 26

What is indicated by an illuminated SPOILERS light and SPOILERS EICAS message?

Answer 26

One or more spoiler panels has failed to operate

Question 27

What is indicated by STAB TRIM light during electrical trimming?

Answer 27

Only one stabilizer brake failed to release

Question 28

What is the electric stab trim rate with the STAB TRIM light illuminated?

Answer 28

1/2 of normal rate

Question 29

When are flight control shutoff switches used?

Answer 29

Ground use only

Question 30

What systems must be available to the Yaw Dampers to pass a yaw damper test?

Answer 30

One aligned IRS and hydraulic power for the system tested

Question 31

What EICAS page displays the rudder, aileron and elevator position?

Answer 31

Status

Question 32

Which trailing edge flap drive systems have asymmetry protection?

Answer 32

Only normal

Question 33

Which of the following are indicated by the UNSCHED STAB TRIM light?

Answer 33

Stabilizer movement without a trim signal

Question 34

When the stabilizer moves in the opposite direction signalled by the autopilot, the UNSCHED STAB TRIM light illuminates.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Which hydraulic system loss prevents auto speedbrake deployment?

Answer 35

CENTRE

Question 36

How many hydraulic actuators are used for each elevator?

Answer 36

Three

Question 37

What is the stab trim rate during autopilot operation?

Answer 37

1/2 the electric trim rate

Question 38

How can stabilizer movement be stopped?

Answer 38

Move the control column in the direction opposing trim

Question 39

How many hydraulic system(s) provide hydraulic power for the rudder?

Answer 39

Three

Question 40

From where is airspeed data for the ratio changer received?

Answer 40

Air Data Computer (ADC)

Question 41

What does RUDDER RATIO light illuminated inflight mean?

Answer 41

Control inputs to the rudder are not being correctly modified

Question 42

What is indicated when the LEFT Yaw Damper switch is OFF and the INOP light is illuminated?

Answer 42

The system has been turned off manually

Question 43

What is indicated when the right yaw damper switch has an ON indication and the INOP light is illuminated?

Answer 43

A fault exists in the system

Question 44

How many actuators on each aileron panel position the ailerons?

Answer 44

Two

Question 45

How many spoilers panels are there on each wing?

Answer 45

Six

Question 46

When will the speedbrakes extend automatically, after landing, if the speedbrake lever is not armed?

Answer 46

Will deploy when either reverse thrust lever is moved to the interlock stop

Question 47

What is indicated by the AUTO SPDBRK light when the system is armed?

Answer 47

A fault exists which may cause an inflight extension

Question 48

How are the flaps operated after a CENTRE hydraulic system failure?

Answer 48

The alternate system operates the flaps with electric motors

Question 49

How long does the alternate flap extension system require to extend the flaps and slats from UP to the 20 position?

Answer 49

Approximately 3 minutes

Question 50

Which ailerons lock out at speeds above approximately 280 kts?

Answer 50

Outboard ailerons

Question 51

Which hydraulic system supplies power to the flaps and slats?

Answer 51

Centre

Question 52

What conditions are necessary for the speed brakes to extend automatically at touchdown?

Answer 52

Both throttles at idle and both truck tilt sensors detect no tilt condition; speedbrake lever positioned to ARMED

Question 53

At which flaps setting do the leading edge slats move to the fully extended position?

Answer 53

Position 25 (At any setting past flaps 20...)

Question 54

For the speedbrakes to extend automatically during a RTO, the Speedbrake lever must be positioned to ARMED

Answer 54

False

Question 55

What happens when moving the flap lever from UP to the 1 position?

Answer 55

Only the leading edge slats extend

Question 56

Before you land, 'AUTO SPEEDBRAKE' EICAS message appears. What is the result?

Answer 56

The speedbrakes do not extend automatically upon landing

Question 57

What inflight restrictions result from the loss of both yaw dampers?

Answer 57

No inflight restrictions apply

Question 58

Do the rudder pedals move with rudder trim inputs?

Answer 58

Yes

Question 59

Do the rudder pedals move with yaw damper inputs?

Answer 59

No

Question 60

In normal operations, which hydraulic systems supply power to the horizontal stabilizer trim modules?

Answer 60

Left and Centre

Question 61

When do the leading edge slats move to the fully extended position?

Answer 61

At any setting past flaps 20

Question 62

How does the alternate flap/slat system differ from the normal flap/slat system?

Answer 62

The leading edge and trailing edge power drive units operate at independent systems.

Question 63

When both STAB TRIM cutout switches positioned to CUT OUT, how can you trim the horizontal stabilizer?

Answer 63

The stabilizer cannot be trimmed