Flight Controls Flashcards
Which primary Flight control surfaces do not require hydraulic power?
None.
-Redundantly powered from the four airplane hydraulic systems, no manual reversion.
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What is the purpose of the SHEAROUT mechanism in the control wheel system?
Allows operation of one control column in the other becomes jammed.
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How does the outboard elevator respond to pilot’s inputs?
Outboard elevator is controlled by the respective adjacent onboard elevator.
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Which hydraulic systems power the Elevator Feel Mechanism?
Systems 2 and 3.
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What is the effect on Elevator Feel force upon single or both hydraulic systems fail?
Single- no difference.
Both- lose feel force with airspeed (Mechanical springs provide feel force)
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How is the Stabiliser Trim System controlled and powered?
Trim actuator that is driven hydraulically by systems 2 and 3.
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How is Trim rate affected by airspeed?
- Slow at high speed.
- Faster at low speed.
What are the differences of Alternate Trim input and Normal Trim input?
Alternate bypasses the YSM, no control column cutoff. No rate differential based on airspeed.
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Does takeoff thrust setting affect Stab Greenband calculation?
Yes
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How is the calculated greenband validated?
Calculated Greenband is crosschecked against the position of the nose gear oleo pressure switch.
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Under what conditions will the trim rate be halved?
When one of the hydraulic actuators fail (2 or 3)
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Does the STAB TRIM input from control when trim switches have higher priority than single autopilot input?
Yes, disengages autopilot.
Alternate trim will not disengage autopilot.
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How is UNCOMMANDED stabiliser motion stopped for Normal and Alternate Trim inputs?
- Control column cutoff function.
- Control column inputs in the opposite direction of stabiliser trim with will cutoff electric trim commands to the control modules (Normal Trim only).
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What is the purpose of the Stability trim and when does it operate?
Uses stabiliser trim to improve handling characteristics in the lower and higher speed ranges. Activating the stabiliser trim switches or engaging an autopilot inhibits stability trim.
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How are the ailerons and spoilers controlled?
- Inboard Ailerons: Mechanically controlled and hydraulically powered.
- Outboard Ailerons and Spoilers: Electronically controlled and hydraulically powered.
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Which spoilers respond to Control wheel movement?
All of them.
All spoiler panels operate with the ailerons.
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Within what airspeed range are the outboard ailerons operational for roll?
Below 258KT. Inhibited above this speed (held neutral).
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