Flight Controls

Question 1

Pilot’s electric pitch trim switch _______

Answer 1

Overrides the copilot’s electric trim switch.

Question 2

Moving the flap lever to the first detention (approach) will _______

Answer 2

Provide 40% flap extension.

Question 3

What happens When the flaps are extended beyond 40% with the landing gear up?

Answer 3

The landing gear warning horn and red light on the gear handle illuminates and gear warning horn cannot be silenced.

Question 4

How does the rudder boost system detect an engine power loss?

Answer 4

Engine torque meter oil pressure is compared and rudder boost is initiated after the difference in torques exceeds a preset level (approx. 30% difference)

Question 5

Yaw damp must be on and operative for operations at or above______

Answer 5

5000 ft MSL (Single aft strake), 19000 ft MSL (for dual aft strakes)

Question 6

Under what condition is rudder boost required?

Answer 6

For all operations.