Section 15 - Flight Controls

Question 1

With the FLAP CONT circuit breaker tripped, what is the operational status of the flap systems?

Answer 1

Only the emergency flap system will be operative

Question 2

With the MAN FLAP CONT circuit breaker tripped, what is the operational status of the flap systems?

Answer 2

Both normal and emergency flap systems will be inoperative

Question 3

How would a flap asymmetry {split flap) condition affect any further effort to extend or retract the flaps?

Answer 3

Both normal and emergency flap systems will be inoperative

Question 4

What does the red NO GROUND SPOILERS light on the center windshield post mean?

Answer 4

All the conditions of deployment have been met and the ground spoilers did not deploy

Question 5

Which flight control{s) does the autopilot have authority over?

Answer 5

Aileron and elevator

Question 6

What will occur if landing at a flap setting of 20° or less and the GPWS/FLAP OVERRIDE switch is not selected to ON?

Answer 6

The EGPWS will announce “TOO LOW FLAPS” and the ground spoilers will not deploy based upon wheel spin-up

Question 7

If a touch and go landing is to be performed, the ground spoiler switch must be selected to what position?

Answer 7

OFF

Question 8

What action should take place immediately in the event that the NO GROUND SPOILERS light illuminates after touchdown?

Answer 8

Extend the speed brakes manually

Question 9

What will happen if the autopilot is selected ON with the pitch trim in the OFF position?

Answer 9

The pitch trim is automatically engaged

Question 10

Which hydraulic systems can operate the flaps?

Answer 10

Combined, utility, and auxiliary

Question 11

In flight, what do the flight spoilers do?

Answer 11

They operate in conjunction with the ailerons to improve roll response

Question 12

How is the horizontal stabilizer powered?

Answer 12

Mechanically, through an interconnect with the flap drive motor

Question 13

What precaution should be observed prior to engaging the gust lock?

Answer 13

Make sure that hydraulic system pressures are bled to 0 psi

Question 14

How are the flaps set at 10° for the preflight walkaround?

Answer 14

Move the flaps using the auxiliary hydraulic pump

Question 15

Where is the aileron trim tab located?

Answer 15

On the left aileron

Question 16

What is indicated by an amber “SPEED BRAKE EXTENDED” CAS message?

Answer 16

The speed brakes are extended with the power levers above idle

Question 17

How many speed brake panels are on the airplane?

Answer 17

6 total; 2 outboard, 1 inboard per wing

Question 18

Can the stall barrier switch be selected OFF in flight?

Answer 18

Yes, however an operative stall barrier system must be ON during all flight operations unless it is malfunctioning

Question 19

How high do the spoilers come up using the automatic ground spoiler deployment?

Answer 19

55 degrees

Question 20

How high do the spoilers come up using only the speed brake handle to deploy the spoilers?

Answer 20

30 degrees

Question 21

The VREF speed that is shown in the display controller is based upon what?

Answer 21

Flap handle position

Question 22

What must be done in order to manually trim the elevator?

Answer 22

Turn the pitch trim switch OFF

Question 23

What are the maximum speeds for 10°, 20°, & full flaps?

Answer 23

250 KCAS, 220 KCAS, & 170 KCAS (non-SP), 180 KCAS (SP)

Question 24

What is the maximum altitude for operating flaps 39 °?

Answer 24

20,000 feet

Question 25

What is the maximum altitude for operating flaps 10° or 20°?

Answer 25

45,000 feet

Question 26

What precaution must be observed prior to pulling the flight power shutoff handle?

Answer 26

Retract the speed brakes to preclude the possibility of asymmetric spoiler panel blow-down

Question 27

What conditions must be met in order for the ground spoilers to deploy?

Answer 27

1. Power on the L MAIN DC bus
2. Ground spoiler switch armed
3. Both power levers at idle
4. Both nutcrackers in the ground mode, or wheel spin-up

Question 28

What does a blue “RUDDER LIMIT” CAS message indicate?

Answer 28

The rudder is displaced to its maximum travel for the conditions,

Question 29

What does an amber “SNGL RUDDER LIMIT” CAS message indicate?

Answer 29

A failure of the dual load limiter (assuming combined and flight system pressures are normal). Avoid abnormal rudder deflection

Question 30

What is the minimum speed with the yaw damper inoperative?

Answer 30

Maintain at least 220 KCAS above 18,000 feet

Question 31

What is the limitation to observe with the mach trim inoperative?

Answer 31

MMo is reduced to 0. 75 MT

Question 32

Can the aircraft be dispatched with one stall barrier system inoperative?

Answer 32

Yes, with reference to the MEL

Question 33

Can the aircraft be dispatched with vortex generators or static wicks missing?

Answer 33

Yes, with reference to the CDL (AFM Appendix B)

Question 34

What is the maximum fuel quantity permitted for takeoff with the yaw damper inoperative?

Answer 34

9,000 lbs

Question 35

What are the limitations associated with the use of the speed brakes?

Answer 35

Speed brakes are not approved for extension with flaps at 39° or with landing gear extended

Question 36

Can the aircraft be dispatched with the automatic ground spoilers inoperative?

Answer 36

Takeoff is permitted with the ground spoilers inoperative, provided anti-skid is operative and flaps 20° are used for takeoff