Part 1 - Chapter 6 - Aircraft controls Flashcards
1
Q
Range of elevator trim wheel
A
300 degrees in each direction, if 360 degrees is obtained, don’t fly the aircraft
2
Q
Conditions for selecting undercarriage up
A
- Speed 85 +/- 5 kts
- Nosewheel within 45 degrees of straight
- Weight off both main wheels
If up is selected before the conditions are met, gear will not retract and down might have to be selected first again
3
Q
When to use emergency gear extension
A
- Failure of electric gear switch
- Total DC failure
- Hydraulic failure
4
Q
Intermediate flap selection
A
Can be made but lever must be held for 2 secs to avoid creep
5
Q
Maximum hydraulic pressure obtained at brakes
A
850-950 psi
6
Q
What does brake pressure triple gauge indicate?
A
- Main gauge: accumulator pressure available
- L/R gauge: pressure arriving at the brakes
