Flight Controls Flashcards
What powers the Power Control Units that move various flight controls?
Hydraulics
The trailing rudder deflects at _____ the rate of the fore rudder rate.
2X
The trailing rudder is connected to the fore rudder by which component?
PUSH RODS
What controls the distance the rudder can travel?
RUDDER IMPUT RESTRICTOR FCECU
What is the distance the rudder can travel either side of center when the flaps are set to 0 degrees?
12 Degrees either side of center
With the flaps set to 5 degrees or greater, what is the maximum rudder travel either side of center?
18 Degrees
True or False: At low speeds, the FCECU does not limit hydraulic pressure to the rudder.
True
True or False: At low speeds, the FCECU limits hydraulic pressure to the rudder.
False
True or False: At high airspeeds, hydraulic pressure to the rudder is reduced.
True
True or False: At high airspeeds, hydraulic pressure to the rudder is not limited.
False
How do pilots know if the elevator trim position signal fails?
The trim indication moves off scale.
True or False: If the trim position signal fails, the trim still operates normally.
True
What provides roll control for the aircraft?
2 Ailerons and 4 roll spoilers.
True or False: The ailerons are directly operated by the First Officer’s control column.
True
True or False: The ailerons are directly operated by the Captain’s control column.
False
The ailerons are mechanically controlled and _____.
Mechanically operated.
True or False: The aircraft has a roll disconnect handle that allows the control wheels to be separated in the event of an aileron or spoiler jam.
True
How far will the control yokes travel to either side?
70°
Which direction does the geared tab move on the aileron?
Opposite direction of aileron.
True or False: The aileron trim should be used when autopilot is engaged.
False
True or False: Aileron trim should be used when autopilot is not engaged.
True
Which hydraulic system controls the inboard spoilers?
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