Flight Controls

Question 1

In Alternate Law, what are you commanding when you move the side stick forward and aft?

Answer 1

Load Factor (neutral equals 1.0g), (same as Normal Law, but with reduced protections)

Question 2

In Alternate Law, what are you commanding when you move the side stick left and right?

Answer 2

Direct side stick to roll control surface position relationship

Question 3

In Normal Law, what happens if both pilots move their side sticks simultaneously?

Answer 3

If both pilots move their sticks simultaneously, the inputs are algebraically summed (Limited to the maximum defection of a single side stick)

Question 4

What is required to lockout a faulty side stick?

Answer 4

Pressing and holding the priority takeover pb for 40 seconds locks out the other side stick

Question 5

With a side stick locked out, is an autopilot available?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

The ELACs control which functions?

Answer 6

Elevator Aileron Computer (functions include listed controls and horizontal stabilizer control)

• Normal Elevator
• Aileron
• Horizontal Stabilizer

Question 7

The SECs control which functions?

Answer 7

Spoiler Elevator Computer (functions include listed controls and horizontal stabilizer control)

• Spoiler
• Standby Elevator
• Horizontal Stabilizer

Question 8

The FACs control which functions?

Answer 8

Flight Augmentation Computer:

• Electrical Rudder Control
• Flight Envelope functions
• Low level energy warning
• Windshear detection

Question 9

What does a white OFF light indicate when associated with a ELAC, SEC, or FAC?

Answer 9

Computer is deactivated

Question 10

During manual flight, you notice on the ground the glare shield these two lights flashing. (green CAPT and green F/O) What does this indicate?

Answer 10

Dual Input - both side sticks are being used simultaneously and aural “DUAL INPUT” warning

Question 11

If both pilots are pulling back slightly on their sticks, what is the response of the aircraft?

Answer 11

A more pronounced pitch up since the inputs are algebraically summed

Question 12

Both pilots should not make control inputs at the same time. If a pilot needs to takeover the controls what should be done to prevent dual input?

Answer 12

Press and hold the Auto-Pilot Disconnect/Takeover button

Question 13

If a pilot needs to takeover the controls what should be done to prevent dual input?

Answer 13

Press and hold the Auto-Pilot Disconnect/Takeover button

Question 14

During manual flight, you see the indications below and hear the aural alert “PRIORITY RIGHT.” What does this mean?
(Red right arrow on CAPT glare shied and green F/O on F/O glare shield)
To lock out the CA’s side stick, how long must the F/O hold the takeover pb?

Answer 14

The FO is holding the takeover pushbutton and inputs are being commanded on the CA’s side stick - would be accompanied by the aural “PRIORITY RIGHT”

40 Seconds

Question 15

Can the AP be engaged after a side stick is locked out?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

With a side stick locked out, can the associated AP be engaged?

Answer 16

Yes, the takeover-side AP is available

Question 17

What do these green marks indicate?

Answer 17

Bank angle limit in normal law

Question 18

Can you exceed the g-load (load factor) protections in Normal Law?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Can the aircraft stall in Alternate Law?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Is Load Factor protection available in Alternate Law?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

Is Auto Trimming available in Alternate Law?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

In Alternate Law after lowering the landing gear, the PFD displays this message… What has occurred?

Answer 22

Reversion to Direct Law

Question 23

If the speed brake handle is armed, what is required to activate the Ground Spoilers during a rejected takeoff?

Answer 23

Speed > 72kts, both Thrust Levers at or near Idle, or if handle is NOT armed: speed > 72kts, with at least one thrust lever in reverse and other thrust lever at or near idle

Question 24

With the AP ON, what maximum speed brake is available…

• On the A320
• On the A321

Answer 24

• On the A320
  
  • Half
• On the A321
  
  • Full

Question 25

List at least two conditions in which the Speed Brakes will automatically retract?

Answer 25

• In flight, Flaps FULL for A320 (Flaps 3 and FULL for A321)
• Alpha Prot
• TOGA Thrust selected

Question 26

Speed Brakes are inhibited (and will auto-retract if extended) in relation to what Flap position…

• For the A320
• For the A321

Answer 26

• For the A320
  
  • Full
• For the A321
  
  • 3 or Full

Question 27

In Normal Law what occurs as the aircraft slows to Alpha Protection?

Answer 27

• AOA Protection becomes active, and:
  
  • A- autopilot disconnects
  • S- speed brakes retract
  • A- side stick behavior changes from load-factor demand to AOA proportional to side stick deflection
  • P- pitch trim (nose up) inhibited

Question 28

• What flight control law is represented by the indications shown on the airspeed tape?
• If the speed brakes are extended, what will occur if airspeed decreases below the speed shown by the arrow (inside the yellow and black arc)?

Answer 28

• Normal Law

- Speed brakes auto retract at Alpha Prot

Question 29

What protection occurs at a predetermined angle of attack between Alpha Prot and Alpha Max?

Answer 29

Alpha Floor protection engages. Autothrust provides TOGA thrust regardless of thrust lever position provided Autothrust is available/ operable. Although Alpha Floor can engage at any airspeed, it will certainly engage between A Prot and A Max

Question 30

What does Alpha Max represent?

Answer 30

The speed corresponding to the maximum angle of attack that the aircraft can obtain in Normal Law

Question 31

If the side stick is held full aft, will Alpha Max be exceeded?

Answer 31

No, Alpha Max cannot be exceeded even if the side stick is pulled and held fully back

Question 32

If the side stick is held full aft, will the aircraft enter a stall?

Answer 32

No, Alpha Max cannot be exceeded even if the side stick is pulled and held back. (Barring extraordinary circumstances, such as extreme environmental conditions).