Flight Controls (CSG)

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

True

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 2

Flight Controls

The aircraft is equipped with ______ static wicks to dissipate static charges to the
atmosphere.

Answer 2

14

Question 3

Flight Controls

Max aircraft weight for the U-28A Trainer is ________ lbs.

Answer 3

10,450

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 4

Flight Controls

Bank angle limit is ________.

Answer 4

60

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 5

Flight Controls

Flaps retracted g limits for the Trainer aircraft are ______ to _______ g’s.

Answer 5

+3.3, -1.32

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 6

Flight Controls

Flaps extended g limits are ______ to ______ g’s.

Answer 6

+2.0, 0

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 7

Flight Controls

What does the Rudder/Aileron Interconnect system do?

Answer 7

Deflects rudder in direction of turn to aid coordinated flight

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 8

Flight Controls

What does a Servo/Balance or Flettner tab do?

Answer 8

Reduces force required on control wheel to increase roll rate

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 9

Flight Controls

How many stab trim motors does the U-28 have and when are they used?

Answer 9

2, primary motor for primary stab trim; secondary motor for
alternate stab trim, used by the AP

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 10

Flight Controls

(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.

Answer 10

True

In class discussion

Question 11

Flight Controls

Nose wheel deflection available with nose wheel steering only is ______ degrees. With differential braking, available deflection is ______ degrees.

Answer 11

12, 60

AOH Vol 2, Section 21

Question 12

Flight Controls

When the autopilot (AP) is engaged, white lights on the triple trim indicator illuminate while the AP is trimming which control surfaces?

Answer 12

Rudder, Elevator

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 13

Flight Controls

(T/F) The AP can couple to the pilot or copilot navigation guidance.

Answer 13

False, only the pilot

AOH Vol 2, Section 13

Question 14

Flight Controls

(T/F) If the Yaw Damper (YD) is not already activated, it will activate automatically
when the AP is turned on.

Answer 14

True

AOH Vol 2, Section 13

Question 15

Flight Controls

List some common ways to disconnect the AP.

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Flight Controls

What does the IAS pitch mode of the AP do and when would you use it?

Answer 16

When selected, holds the current airspeed; used for constant airspeed climbs and descents

AOH Vol 2, Section 13

Question 17

Flight Controls

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.

Answer 17

.75°

AOH Vol 2, Section 13

Question 18

Flight Controls

(T/F) During an IAS climb or descent, selecting a new altitude in the altitude select
window will turn off IAS mode.

Answer 18

True

In class discussion-practical

Question 19

Flight Controls

How would you set a 1000 FPM descent from 10,000 MSL down to 3000 MSL using
Vertical Speed Mode?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

True

AOH Vol 2, Section 13

Question 21

Flight Controls

(T/F) Selecting Go Around mode will automatically ARM the altitude in the Altitude
Select Window.

Answer 21

False

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 6

Question 22

Flight Controls

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.

Answer 22

200

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 23

Flight Controls

During a non-precision approach, disengage the AP no lower than _______ ft AGL.

Answer 23

1000

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 24

Flight Controls

Will the AP work if both inverters fail?

Answer 24

No

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 25

Flight Controls

What is the power source for the AP?

Answer 25

AV 2

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 26

Flight Controls

Is it permissible to land the aircraft with the YD engaged?

Answer 26

No

AOH Vol 1, Normal Procedures

Question 27

Flight Controls

(T/F) Following an AP malfunction, the AP may be tested and returned to operation if
no other malfunctions exist.

Answer 27

False

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3, Electrical

Question 28

Flight Controls

What are the first two steps in the TRIM RUNAWAY emergency procedure
checklist?

Answer 28

Failed Trim…Trim Against,
Trim Interrupt Switch…TRIM INTR

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3,

Question 29

Flight Controls

What kind of flaps does the U-28 have?

Answer 29

Fowler

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 30

Flight Controls

If the flap Power Drive Unit (PDU) overheats, what will happen?

Answer 30

PDU stops, Flaps CB pops

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 31

Flight Controls

If the Flap Control and Warning Unit senses asymmetric flap operation, what
indications will the pilot receive?

Answer 31

CAWS FLAPS, then CAWS PUSHER 10 sec later with voice callout, “Flap asymmetry detected, pusher safe mode”

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 32

Flight Controls

What airspeed would you fly on approach if you experienced a flap asymmetry with
30° flaps?

Answer 32

AOA fast diamond

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3; Vol 2, Sec 17

Question 33

Flight Controls

Flap extension speed limits:
15 flaps ______ KIAS;
greater than 15 flaps _______ KIAS

Answer 33

163, 130

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 5

Question 34

Flight Controls

When is the Flap Ground Reset Switch used?

Answer 34

Only with FLAPS CAWS while on the ground to reset the system and clear fault from FCWU

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 35

Flight Controls

The Stick Shaker activates at _____ to _____ KIAS above pusher activation.

Answer 35

5, 10

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 36

Flight Controls

The Stick Pusher activates at _____ to _____ KIAS above Vso.

Answer 36

2, 5

AOH Vol 2, Section 17

Question 37

Flight Controls

During a flap asymmetry event with flaps extended 12° or more, the stick pusher will
activate up to ______ KIAS earlier than normal.

Answer 37

5

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3; Vol 2, Sec 17

Question 38

Flight Controls

What are the first three emergency checklist steps for an INADVERTENT PUSHER?

Answer 38

Control Wheel…Hold against pusher action,
PUSHER INTR…Press and HOLD,
PUSHER SYS CB (LB3)…PULL

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3

Question 39

Flight Controls

If the stick pusher fails on the ground and cannot be cleared with a Pusher Test, are
you permitted to fly the aircraft?

Answer 39

No

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 2

Question 40

Flight Controls

For an aircraft controllability check, what is the definition of Vmin?

Answer 40

Lowest speed where no more than half control surface deflection is required for level flight

AOH Vol 1, Chapter 3