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14 Cards in this Set
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What is the only primary flight control that is not fly-by-wire?
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Ailerons
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What is the difference between normal and direct mode?
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There are no higher level functions available in direct mode
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What are the higher level functions associated with pitch?
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Gain on airspeed
Elevator thrust compensation AOA limiting |
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What are the higher level functions associated with yaw?
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Yam damper
Turn coordination Thrust asymmetry Gain on airspeed |
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What is the priority for the trim system?
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Backup
Captain First Officer Autopilot |
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How is roll controlled?
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Ailerons and 3 multi function spoilers on each wing (outer)
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When will the speed brakes automatically close?
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Flaps 2 or more
Airspeed <180 TLA >70 degrees |
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What is the flap/slat extension/retraction sequence?
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Slats extend first
Flaps retract firrst |
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Can a FCM override pilot input?
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No, the pilot always has supreme control
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What happens to artificial feel if flight controls are disconnected?
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1/2 normal load
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How are the flight controls trimmed?
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Ailerons and rudder surface reposition to a new neutral position
For pitch, the horizontal stabilizer moves |
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Will the multi-function spoilers function in Direct mode?
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Yes, for roll only and at a default fixed gain
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Will the speed brakes/ground spoilers function in direct mode?
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No
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What happens to the flight control system when the RAT is the only AC power source?
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Horizontal stab trim operates at 1/2 speed
Slap/flap system operates at 1/2 speed Slat/flap position is limited to 3 |
