Flight Controls

Question 1

Rudder Modes of Operation

Answer 1

Powered - normal mode powered by right hydraulic system

Manual - Pedals move control tab

Question 2

Rudder Limiter

Answer 2

Primary - Mechanical system operated by RAM air, progressively restricts rudder travel

Secondary - controlled by Flight Control Computer, restricted and unrestricted. (hydraulic powered)

Question 3

Ailerons

Answer 3

Aerodynamically positioned by control tabs
Linked by torque tube w/ override system
Aileron bus cable links L and R aileron

Question 4

Elevators

Answer 4

Controlled by control tabs mechanically connected to control column.
Gear tab assists the positioning of elevator

Question 5

Standby elevator cable loop system

Answer 5

activates to provide control if right cable severed due to uncontained engine failure

Question 6

Elevator Hydraulic boost cylinders

Answer 6

2 cylinders, powered by left hyd system, w/ accumulator backup, provide nose down in event of deep stall

Question 7

Spoilers function

Answer 7

1) Roll Augmentation (control wheel >5`)
2) Inflight Speed Brakes
3) Decrease lift/ increase Drag during Rejected Takeoff and landing roll

Question 8

Spoiler

Answer 8

Controlled by SECU (Spoiler Electronic Control Unit)
Hydraulically powered
Left hyd - inboard spoilers
Right hyd - outboard spoilers

Question 9

Flaps

Answer 9

Hydraulically powered
Left hyd system - outboard actuator
Right hyd - inboard actuator

Question 10

Slats

Answer 10

5 individual slat sections each wing
positioned by cables powered by Hyd Pwrd Drums
one drum Right hyd, other Left hyd system -either can operate the slats

Question 11

Spoiler auto deploy

Answer 11

Rejected Take Off
   on reverse thrust
   above 80kts then idle 
Landing
   main wheel spin up
   Ground Shift

Question 12

Config Take Off Warning

Answer 12

At Throttle Advancement:

1) Stabilizer not in Take off range
2) Rudder Trim out of T/O range
3) Slats not extended
4) Flaps
5) Brakes
6) Spoilers not armed