Flight Controls

Question 1

Can elevator, aileron or rudder trim be used with autopilot engaged?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Do all flight controls have manual reversion?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Where are the primary flight control positions shown?

Answer 3

Status page of EICAS

Question 4

Where is rudder trim indicated?

Answer 4

Aft part of the aisle stand

Question 5

What does the rudder trim indicator represent?

Answer 5

The neutral position of the rudder

Question 6

Do rudder trim inputs physically reposition the rudder pedals?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

With a single autopilot engaged, what will happen if pitch trim switch is actuated?

Answer 7

Autopilot will disengage

Question 8

The right Yaw Damper requires input from what system?

Answer 8

An IRS and the left hydraulic system

Question 9

When will the RAT automatically deploy?

Answer 9

Dual engine failure above 80kts

Question 10

Can the RAT be retracted in flight?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What is the slowest speed that the RAT can provide power to the flight controls?

Answer 11

130kts

Question 12

What are the functions of the dual aileron trim switches?

Answer 12

One switch arms the trim systems, the other switch signals the operation in the desired direction

Question 13

Where is aileron trim indicator located?

Answer 13

Pilot’s control column on control wheel

Question 14

How many degrees of bank are the flap maneuvering speeds based on before initial buffet?

Answer 14

40 degrees of bank

Question 15

What conditions are required for automatic spoiler extension when it is armed?

Answer 15

Both truck tilt sensors indicate on ground & both thrust levers at idle

Question 16

What is the function of the flap load relief system?

Answer 16

If placarded flap speed is exceeded with flaps in 25 or 30 the flaps will automatically retract to 20 degrees

Question 17

Which hydraulically powered rudder actuator is automatically depressurized when the RUDDER RATIO light is illuminated?

Answer 17

Left

Question 18

What does the STAB TRIM light during trimming indicate?

Answer 18

Stabilizer trim is moving at half the normal rate

Question 19

If speed brake lever is not armed, will the spoilers deploy upon landing?

Answer 19

Not automatically, but they will deploy when thrust reverse is actuated

Question 20

Which hydraulic system powers stabilizer trim?`

Answer 20

Left and center

Question 21

Which hydraulic system operates the flaps

Answer 21

Center

Question 22

What may be indicated when the “AILERON LOCKOUT” light comes on at high speed?

Answer 22

One or both of the outboard ailerons failed to lockout

Question 23

Why should the speedbrake lever be moved from ARMED to DOWN detent if the AUTO SPDBRK light illuminates?

Answer 23

To prevent inadvertent speedbrake extension in flight

Question 24

With the AUTO SPDBRK light illuminated can the speedbrakes be operated manually?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

What is the function of the rudder ratio system?

Answer 25

Decreases maximum rudder pedal input from the pilot to reduce rudder deflection as airspeed increases

Question 26

Which hydraulically powered rudder actuator is automatically depressurized when the RUDDER RATIO light is illuminated?

Answer 26

Left

Question 27

What is indicated by an illuminated SPOILERS light and SPOILERS on EICAS

Answer 27

One or more spoiler panel has failed to operate

Question 28

Which hydraulic systems power the left and right yaw damper respectively?

Answer 28

Center and left

Question 29

What action can be taken to possibly regain full stabilizer trim rate when the STAB TRIM light is illuminated?

Answer 29

Alternate stabilizer trim

Question 30

What systems must be available to the yaw dampers to pass a yaw damper test?

Answer 30

One aligned IRS and hydraulic power for the system tested

Question 31

During normal operation, at what flap oisition do the leading edge slats extend to the landing position

Answer 31

25

Question 32

What does UNSCHED STAB TRIM indicate?

Answer 32

Stabilizer movement without a trim signal

Question 33

If the stabilizer moves in the opposite direction as commanded by the autopilot will the UNSCHED STAB TRIM light illuminate?

Answer 33

Yes

Question 34

The loss of which hydraulic system prevents auto speedbrake deployment?

Answer 34

Center

Question 35

Hydraulic power for the elevators is provided by which hydraulic system?

Answer 35

Left, center and right systems

Question 36

What overrides all other stabilizer trim system inputs?

Answer 36

Alternate stabilizer trim switches

Question 37

What is the stabilizer trim rate during autopilot operation?

Answer 37

Half the electric trim rate

Question 38

How can stabilizer movement be stopped?

Answer 38

Move the control column in the opposing trim direction

Question 39

What does the rudder ratio light illuminated inflight mean?

Answer 39

Control inputs to the rudder are not being correctly modified

Question 40

What is indicated when the right yaw damper switch has an ON indication and the INOP light is illuminated?

Answer 40

A fault exists in the system

Question 41

What is indicated by the AUTO SPDBRK light when the system is armed?

Answer 41

A fault exists which may cause inflight extenstion

Question 42

How are the flaps operated after a failure of center hydraulic system?

Answer 42

The alternate flap system operates via electric motors

Question 43

What is significant to note about the alternate flap system?

Answer 43

Takes four times longer than normal. About 2mins to go from flaps UP to flaps 20. Alternate Flap positions of 25 and 30 are not used because it would take too long in the event of go-around

Question 44

Is flap load relief available with alternate flaps?

Answer 44

No