Flight Controls

Question 1

What is manual reversion as it refers to the flight controls and which flight controls can function in manual reversion

Answer 1

Manual reversion is the actuation of a flight control without hydraulic assistance. Rudder and aileron

Question 2

True/False The flaps are powered by DC power

Answer 2

Ture

Question 3

What flap settings are used for normal landing operations

Answer 3

22°

45°

Question 4

When will ground spoilers open automatically?

Answer 4

on the ground
Ground speed >25 kts,
and low TLA

Question 5

The EICAS message “FLAP LOW SPEED” is a result of a loss of______

Answer 5

One of the flap motors

Question 6

True/False: The gust lock prevents the movement of the ailerions

Answer 6

False, the gust lock restricts the elevator from moving

Question 7

The EICAS caution message “RUDDER OVERBOOST”

Answer 7

Rudder system 1 did not automatically deactivate >135 . KAIS

Question 8

True/False: The speed brakes will not open if the flaps are extended to flaps 22°

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True/False: XJT allows takeoffs to be made with 22° flaps selected

Answer 9

Ture
LR: 9/18/22
XR: 9/18

Question 10

What are the requirements for the speed brakes to open

Answer 10

Speed Brakes: OPEN
Flaps 0°-9°
Low: TLA

Question 11

True/False: Pitch trim is accomplished by positioning the horizontal stabilizer

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

How should the Electromechanical gust lock be unlocked

Answer 12

Release the lever to the intermediate postion
Wait for the gust lock indicator to extinguish (Approx 10 sec)
Pull the control column to back,
Move the gust lock to full forward
Wait for the gust lock light to extinguish again (10 sec)
Pilot hand must remain on the gust lock during the entire process

Question 13

How should the Flight Controls be Checked prior to Takeoff

Answer 13

Check for full movement and freedom of the ailerons

Demonstrate