SYS109

Question 1

The ailerons control movement of the aircraft in the __________ axis

Answer 1

Longitudinal (Roll)

Question 2

What are the parts of the aileron control system?

Answer 2

Left and Right Aileron
Bellcranks
Push-pull rods
Front and Rear Cockpit Control Sticks

Question 3

The elevator controls aircraft movement around the lateral or pitch axis. (T/F)?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the purpose of the bobweight located on the forward control stick?

Answer 4

Enhances control feedback and helps prevent overstressing of the airframe

Question 5

The rudder controls aircraft movement around the ________ axis.

Answer 5

Vertical (Yaw)

Question 6

Rudder pedal position is adjusted with a hand crank located on the

Answer 6

lower portion of the center console

Question 7

Which flight control electromechanical trim system(s) utilize movement of the actual primary control surface?

Answer 7

Ailerons

Question 8

In the event of conflicting aileron or elevator trim inputs from the front and rear cockpit, the front cockpit input will take priority. (T/F)?

Answer 8

False, the rear cockpit has priority.

Question 9

Visual indication of pitch, roll, and yaw trim can be found on the

Answer 9

trim position indicators located on both trim panels

Question 10

A primary purpose of the TAD system is to assist the pilot

Answer 10

in maintaining directional trim

Question 11

The TAD computes input to the rudder trim system based on

Answer 11

Engine torque
Airspeed
Altitude
Pitch rate

Question 12

In addition to the TRIM OFF annunciator, actuating the trim interrupt button will also illuminate the __________ annunciator light.

Answer 12

TAD OFF

Question 13

What control surfaces are locked when the gust lock is engaged?

Answer 13

Ailerons
Rudder
Elevator

Question 14

The primary aircraft flight controls consist of the

Answer 14

Ailerons
Rudder
Elevator

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of the aircraft’s elevator?

Answer 15

The elevator system is used to cause movement in the pitch (lateral) axis.

Question 16

The aileron ground adjustable trim tabs are for maintenance use only and should not be tampered with by the aircrew. (T/F)?

Answer 16

True, only maintenance personnel should operate the ground adjustable trim tabs.

Question 17

What best describes the purpose of the bobweight attached to the forward control stick?

Answer 17

Provides higher stick forces as G-loading increases, helps prevent overstressing the airframe.

Question 18

Which of the following is not included in the rudder control system? Centering springs, cables, bell crank, bobweight

Answer 18

The bobweight

Question 19

Pilot control of aileron trim is accomplished by movement of an electromechanical trim tab installed on the right aileron. (T/F)?

Answer 19

False, this is the control of the elevator trim tab.

Question 20

The Trim Aid Device (TAD) computer relays trim input to the

Answer 20

rudder trim tab actuator

Question 21

The TAD maintains a takeoff trim setting until __________ KIAS and no weight on the wheels.

Answer 21

80

Question 22

A green TAD OFF annunciator will illuminate when

Answer 22

The TRIM AID switch is set to OFF

Question 23

The flight control gust lock is used to

Answer 23

lock the primary flight control surfaces when parked.