Study Guide: Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

767: The AIL LOCK light is illuminated. If this light were to illuminate during low speed flight, what would be the status of the inboard/outboard ailerons?

a) One or more ailerons failed to lock
b) The inboard ailerons failed to lock
c) One or more ailerons failed to unlock
d) The inboard ailerons failed to unlock

A

One or more ailerons failed to unlock

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757/767: The stabilizer is controlled automatically by the autopilot or the Mach speed trim system. When either the autopilot or mach speed trim system is trimming, can the
STAB TRIM light illuminate?

a) No, the light is inhibited when autopilot or Mach/speed system is engaged
b) Yes, the light can illuminate when the Mach/speed system is using both trim
modules
c) Yes, the light can illuminate during all trimming conditions
d) Yes, the light can illuminate when the autopilot is using both trim modules

A

No, the light is inhibited when autopilot or Mach/speed system is engaged

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757/767: When the SPOILERS light is illuminated, it indicates:

a) Spoilers may not extend upon landing
b) Spoilers may extend at any time
c) The speed brake lever is aft of the armed position
d) One or more spoiler system faults detected

A

One or more spoiler system faults detected

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757/767: The AUTO SPD BRK light is illuminated with the speed brake lever positioned to ARM. This indicates that:

a) Speed brakes may not extend automatically on landing or rejected takeoff or may extend in flight if additional fault occurs
b) The flaps are in a landing position above 15 feet RA
c) Radio altitude is between 800 feet and 15 feet RA
d) The load alleviation system has been activated

A

Speed brakes may not extend automatically on landing or rejected takeoff or may extend in flight if additional fault occurs

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757/767: The speed brake lever is aft of the armed position and radio altitude is between 800 feet and 15 feet RA. The ___________ light will illuminate.

a) SPEED BRAKES
b) SPOILERS
c) AUTO SPD BKS
d) ALT ALERT

A

SPEED BRAKES

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757/767: The rudder ratio system varies control authority from the rudder pedals and trim modules based on airspeed. The system is powered by the ____ hydraulic system.

A

Left

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7
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767: Selection of flaps 1 commands the:

a) Slats move to position 1 and the flaps move to the takeoff position
b) Slats move to the takeoff position and the flaps to remain retracted
c) Slats remain in the UP position and the flaps to move to position 1
d) Slats move to the takeoff position and flaps move to position 1

A

Slats move to the takeoff position and the flaps to remain retracted

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757: Selection of flaps 1 commands the:

a) Slats move to the takeoff position and flaps remain in the UP position
b) Slats remain in the UP position and the flaps to move to position 1
c) Slats move to position 1 and the flaps move to the takeoff position
d) Slats move to takeoff position and flaps extend to 1

A

Slats move to takeoff position and flaps extend to 1

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757: If the flaps 30 airspeed placard limit is exceeded, the flap load relief system will automatically have the flaps:

a) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30
b) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and remain there for the landing
c) The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.
d) The flaps automatically retract to position 15 and when airspeed is reduced below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30

A

The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced below the placarded limit, the flaps automatically re-extend to position 30

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767: If the flaps 30 airspeed placard limit is exceeded, the flap load relief system will automatically have the flaps:

a) The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.
b) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and when airspeed is reduced, the flaps automatically re-extend
c) The flaps automatically retract to position 25 and remain there for the landing
d) The flaps automatically retract to position 15 and when airspeed is reduced, the
flaps automatically re-extend

A

The flaps automatically retract to position 20. Flaps are re-extended to the selected position when the speed is reduced below the associated limit.

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757/767: The RUDDER RATIO light is illuminated, this indicates:

a) A fault in the rudder ratio system
b) Full authority of the rudder is available as long as the right hydraulic system is powered
c) The center hydraulic system is no longer available to power the rudder ratio
d) The rudder ratio changer is depressurized to a high speed/full authority control
mode

A

A fault in the rudder ratio system

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12
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757/767: The flap position indicator displays:

a) Left and right flap position
b) Left and right slat position
c) Left and right flap, slat, and spoiler position
d) Left and right flap and slat position

A

Left and right flap and slat position

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13
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757/767: The UNSCHED STAB TRIM light illuminates when:

a) One of the two stabilizer brakes failed to release when trimming with the
stabilizer trim switches
b) Fault in the Mach speed trim system
c) Stabilizer trim movement without signal from trim switches, Mach/speed trim system or autopilot
d) The engaged autopilot is operating in a degraded mode

A

Stabilizer trim movement without signal from trim switches, Mach/speed trim system or autopilot

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14
Q

757: When the TRAILING EDGE light illuminates, hydraulic power is removed from the drive unit(s) of the:

a) Flaps
b) Slats
c) Slats and flaps
d) Slats, flaps, and spoilers

A

Slats and flaps

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15
Q

757/767: With the speed brake lever in the ARMED position, the ground spoilers automatically extend upon landing and the handle moves to the UP positions when three conditions are met, including:

a) The flaps are in a landing position
b) Both truck tilt sensors detect a no-tilt condition on the ground
c) Radio altitude is 800 feet or below
d) The IRS senses the aircraft pitch at 1° or less

A

Both truck tilt sensors detect a no-tilt condition on the ground

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16
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757/767: If pilots inadvertently activate aileron trim while an autopilot is engaged, the repositioning of the aileron neutral point:

a) Is not apparent until the autopilot is disengaged
b) Causes the autopilot to disengage
c) Causes the AIL LOCK light to illuminate
d) Is shown on the Control Wheel Aileron Trim Indicator

A

Is not apparent until the autopilot is disengaged

17
Q

757: If during the Before Takeoff Procedure, the stabilizer trim setting shown on FMC TAKEOFF REF page 1 is less than 3.0, what should be done?

a) Enter the CG printed on the Final Weight Manifest
b) Use the ALTN STAB TRIM switches
c) Use the Control Wheel mounted Pitch Trim Switches
d) Set stabilizer trim to 4.0

A

Use the ALTN STAB TRIM switches

18
Q

767: The Pitch Enhancement System (PES) provides a backup source of hydraulic power to operate the horizontal stabilizer if both the left and center hydraulic systems fail. When the PES operates, trim is only available from the:

a) Autopilots
b) Alternate trim switches
c) Backup trim switches
d) Control wheel trim switches

A

Control wheel trim switches

19
Q

757/767: The three modes of stabilizer trim control are:

a) Normal (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
b) Electric (control wheel), Manual (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
c) Electric (control wheel), Alternate (control stand), Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)
d) Normal (control wheel), Backup (control stand), Electronic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)

A

Electric (control wheel),
Alternate (control stand),
Automatic (autopilot or Mach speed trim)

20
Q

757/767: If a single autopilot is engaged, ____ trimming causes the autopilot to disengage:

a) Electric
b) Alternate
c) Automatic
d) Aileron

A

Electric

21
Q

757/767: The ____ trim switches are inhibited if multiple autopilots are engaged in the approach mode.

a) Rudder
b) Alternate
c) Electric
d) Aileron

A

Electric

22
Q

767: In conjunction with trailing edge flap position 5 (or greater), which of the following will droop by being hydraulically driven to 50% down?

a) Spoilers
b) Outboard ailerons
c) Leading edge slats
d) Inboard ailerons

A

Inboard ailerons