Flight Controls (CSG) Flashcards
Flight Controls
(T/F) The control wheels are equipped with an ICS button, mounted on the inboard
side, which can be used when VOX is not available.
True
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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The aircraft is equipped with ______ static wicks to dissipate static charges to the
atmosphere.
14
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Max aircraft weight for the U-28A Trainer is ________ lbs.
10,450
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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Bank angle limit is ________.
60
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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Flaps retracted g limits for the Trainer aircraft are ______ to _______ g’s.
+3.3, -1.32
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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Flaps extended g limits are ______ to ______ g’s.
+2.0, 0
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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What does the Rudder/Aileron Interconnect system do?
Deflects rudder in direction of turn to aid coordinated flight
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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What does a Servo/Balance or Flettner tab do?
Reduces force required on control wheel to increase roll rate
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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How many stab trim motors does the U-28 have and when are they used?
2, primary motor for primary stab trim; secondary motor for alternate stab trim, used by the AP
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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(T/F) In order to avoid inadvertent brake actuation, keep heels on the floor with ball of foot on the rod at the bottom of the rudder pedal.
True
In class discussion
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Nose wheel deflection available with nose wheel steering only is ______ degrees. With differential braking, available deflection is ______ degrees.
12, 60
AOH Vol 2, Section 21
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When the autopilot (AP) is engaged, white lights on the triple trim indicator illuminate while the AP is trimming which control surfaces?
Rudder, Elevator
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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(T/F) The AP can couple to the pilot or copilot navigation guidance.
False, only the pilot
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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(T/F) If the Yaw Damper (YD) is not already activated, it will activate automatically
when the AP is turned on.
True
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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List some common ways to disconnect the AP.
Red disconnect button,
trim trigger,
mode control panel,
turbulence,
manual trim engaged,
trim interrupt button press,
roll rates in excess of 10° per second,
stall
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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What does the IAS pitch mode of the AP do and when would you use it?
When selected, holds the current airspeed; used for constant airspeed climbs and descents
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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Pressing the DN/UP rocker switch to change the aircraft pitch with IAS NOT selected
will change pitch at a rate of ______ degrees per second.
.75°
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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(T/F) During an IAS climb or descent, selecting a new altitude in the altitude select
window will turn off IAS mode.
True
In class discussion-practical
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How would you set a 1000 FPM descent from 10,000 MSL down to 3000 MSL using
Vertical Speed Mode?
Set 3000 in alt select window, pull out left knob, set 1000 FPM with carrot pointing down, push ENGAGE button
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 6
Flight Controls
(T/F) Using Control Wheel Steering (CWS) mode disengages the AP servos without
disengaging the AP, allowing the pilot to manually fly the aircraft to any desired pitch
and roll attitude.
True
AOH Vol 2, Section 13
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(T/F) Selecting Go Around mode will automatically ARM the altitude in the Altitude
Select Window.
False
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 6
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The AP may remain engaged as low as ______ ft AGL provided it is coupled to glide
slope vertical guidance of 6 degrees or less and the radar altimeter is operational.
200
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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During a non-precision approach, disengage the AP no lower than _______ ft AGL.
1000
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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Will the AP work if both inverters fail?
No
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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What is the power source for the AP?
AV 2
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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Is it permissible to land the aircraft with the YD engaged?
No
AOH Vol 1, Normal Procedures
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(T/F) Following an AP malfunction, the AP may be tested and returned to operation if
no other malfunctions exist.
False
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3, Electrical
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What are the first two steps in the TRIM RUNAWAY emergency procedure
checklist?
Failed Trim…Trim Against,
Trim Interrupt Switch…TRIM INTR
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3,
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What kind of flaps does the U-28 have?
Fowler
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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If the flap Power Drive Unit (PDU) overheats, what will happen?
PDU stops, Flaps CB pops
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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If the Flap Control and Warning Unit senses asymmetric flap operation, what
indications will the pilot receive?
CAWS FLAPS, then CAWS PUSHER 10 sec later with voice callout, “Flap asymmetry detected, pusher safe mode”
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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What airspeed would you fly on approach if you experienced a flap asymmetry with
30° flaps?
AOA fast diamond
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3; Vol 2, Sec 17
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Flap extension speed limits:
15 flaps ______ KIAS;
greater than 15 flaps _______ KIAS
163, 130
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5
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When is the Flap Ground Reset Switch used?
Only with FLAPS CAWS while on the ground to reset the system and clear fault from FCWU
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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The Stick Shaker activates at _____ to _____ KIAS above pusher activation.
5, 10
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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The Stick Pusher activates at _____ to _____ KIAS above Vso.
2, 5
AOH Vol 2, Section 17
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During a flap asymmetry event with flaps extended 12° or more, the stick pusher will
activate up to ______ KIAS earlier than normal.
5
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3; Vol 2, Sec 17
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What are the first three emergency checklist steps for an INADVERTENT PUSHER?
Control Wheel…Hold against pusher action,
PUSHER INTR…Press and HOLD,
PUSHER SYS CB (LB3)…PULL
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
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If the stick pusher fails on the ground and cannot be cleared with a Pusher Test, are
you permitted to fly the aircraft?
No
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 2
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For an aircraft controllability check, what is the definition of Vmin?
Lowest speed where no more than half control surface deflection is required for level flight
AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3
