NNC.9-Flight Controls

Question 1

Runaway Stabilizer

Answer 1

1. Control column -> Hold firmly
2. Autopilot (if engaged) -> Disengage
3. Autothrottle (if engaged)
   -> Disengage
4. Control column and thrust levers
   -> Control airplane pitch attitude and airspeed
5. Main Electric Stabilizer trim
   -> Reduce control column forces
6. IF the runaway STOPS after the autopilot is disengaged
   -> Do NOT re-engage the autopilot or autothrottle
   END
7. If the runaway CONTINUES after the autopilot is disengaged
   -> STAB TRIM cutout switches (both)
   -> CUTOUT
   IF the runaway CONTINUES Stabilizer trim wheel -> Grasp and hold