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Which control surface controls the aircraft movement around the pitch axis?
Elevator
The Trim Aid Device (TAD) assists trimming for which control surface during airspeed and power changes?
The TAD senses torque, altitude, airspeed, and pitch rate and computes a desired rudder trim tab position
True or False? Engine exhaust augments the thrust of the propeller.
True. Exhaust gases are ejected rearward providing thrust which augments that produced by the propeller.
Primary aircraft electrical power is provided by which component of the electrical system?
The generator function of the starter/generator
Tuning for each of the communications and navigation radios and the transponder is provided by which component?
RMU
True or False? The VHF navigation system provides VOR, ILS, Localizer and GPS capability.
False. The VHF system provides VOR, ILS, localizer, and glideslope capability
Primary navigation display is provided by which component of the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)
Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI)
Which Standby flight instruments will operate without electrical power?
The standby altimeter, airspeed indicator, the ball in the turn and bank indicator, and the magnetic compass.
True or False? The entire canapy structure is engineered to be protected from birdstrikes?
False. Only the windscreen and front canopy transparency are protected.
Landing gear extension and retraction is operated by which aircraft system?
Hydraulic
Movement around the roll axis is controlled by which primary control surface?
Ailerons
What coponent of the ejection seat provides sufficient altitude for parachute deployment?
Rocket Motor
True or False? The magnetic compass is one of the primary flight instruments.
False. The magnetic compass is a standby instrument.
Secondary aircraft electrical power is provided by what component?
24 volt battery
Which aircraft system provides automatic temperature and pressure control?
Environmental Control System
Control of the transponder is provided by which component?
Radio Management Unit (RMU)
True or False? The canopy is hinged at the rear and opens up.
False. The canopy is hinged along the right side and opens to that side.
Which primary instrument provides primary attitude display?
Electronic Attitude Director Indicator (EADI)
In the event of inadvertent aircraft contact with the ground, which component will be activated and generate a radio signal?
The personal locator radio beacon senses impact loads and generates a signal on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz or 121.5 and 406.0 MHz
The ailerons control movement of the aircraft in the ____ axis.
Longitudinal or roll
Which of following is not part of aileron control system. L&R aileron, Bellcranks, TAD, Push-Pull rods, Fr and Rr control sticks
TAD
True or False? The elevator controls aircraft movement around the lateral or pitch axis.
True
What is the purpose of the bobweight located on theforward control stick?
Enhances control feedback and helps prevent overstressing of the airframe.
The rudder controls aircraft movement around the vertical or yaw axis. True or False?
True.
Rudder pedal position is adjusted with a hand crank located _____.
lower portion of the center console
Which flight control electromechanical trim system(s) utilize movement of the actual primary control surface?
Aileron
In the event of conflicting aileron or elevator trim inputs from the front and rear cockpit, the front cockpit input will take priority.
False
Visual indication of pitch, roll, and yaw trim can be found on the ________.
Trim position indicators located on both trim control panels.
A primary purpose of the TAD systemis to?
Assist the pilot in maintaining directional trim.
The TAD computes input to the rudder trim system based on what?
engine torque, Airspeed, Altitude, and pitch rate
In addition to the TRIM OFF annunciator, actuating the trim interrupt button will also illuminate the _____ annunciator light.
TAD OFF
What control surfaces are locked when the gust lock is engaged?
Elevator, Rudder, Aileron
The primary aircraft flight controls consist of what?
Ailerons, elevator and rudder
Which of the following best describes the function of the aircraft's elevator
The elevator system is used to cause movement in the lateral or pitch axis.
The aileron ground adjustable trim tabs are for maintenance use only and should not be tampered with by the aircrew. True/False?
True
Which statement best describes the purpose of the bobweight attached to the forward control stick?
Provides higher stick forces as G-loading increases, helps prevent overstressing the airframe
Which of the following is NOT included in the rudder control system. Centering Springs, Cables, Bellcrank, Bobweight
Bobweight
Pilot control of aileron trim is accomplished by movement of an electromechanical trim tab installed on the right aileron. True or False?
False
The Trim Aid Device (TAD) computer relays trim input to the?
rudder trim tab actuator
The TAD maintains a takeoff trim setting until ___ KIAS and no weight on the wheels.
80
A green TAD OFF annunciator will illuminate when ____.
The TRIM AID switch is set to off
The flight control gust lock is used to _____.
lock the primary flight control surfaces when parked.
What are the four devices operated by the primary hydraulic system under normal operations?
Landing gear/main gear inboard doors, flaps, speed brake and nose wheel steering
The hydraulic system and the return side of the power package reservoir are pressurized to which levels respectively?
3000 +- 120 and 50 psi
When you select a cockpit control to lower flaps, which element of the primary hydraulic system is responsible for activating the corresponding actuator?
Electrical selector valve
During the loss of engine power, the primary hydraulic system, or the battery bus, the emergency package will allowe a one-time extension of _____.
flaps, landing gear and main gear inboard doors
The emergency package's manifold contains what?
2 emergency extension selector valves
What is the purpose of the pressure release valve in the emergency hydraulic system?
To automatically release pressure should it reach 3500 psi
When the EHYD PX LO annunciator illuminates, it means that emergency accumulator hydraulic pressure is below _____ +- 150 psi
2400 psi
Which set of landing gear doors are operated hydraulically?
The main gear inboard doors
A red light illuminated in the landing gear selector handle indicates that the PCL is approaching IDLE, with the gear handle up, or what?
The landing gear doors are not closed.
What airspeed do you have to be in order to lower the landing gear?
Below 150 KIAS
What is the function of the emergency landing gear extension handle?
It activates the emergency system
The engine driven pump pressurizes the hydraulic system to what pressure?
3000 +- 120
The primary hydraulic system operates what?
Landing gear, main gear inboard doors, flaps, nose wheel steering and speed brake
What lowers pressure in order to protect the pump?
A piston in the power package reservoir
The primary hydraulic system's selector manifold contains what?
Electrical selector valves
Two specific condition in which the emergency hydraulic system is used are?
Loss of engine power or the primary hydraulic system fails
The emergency hydraulic system specifically operates which of the following?
Landing gear, main gear inboard doors, and flaps
The emergency package receives its pressure from which of the following?
From the emergency accumulator
The amber EHYD PX LO annunciator lilght means what?
Pressure int eh emergency accumulator is below 2400 +- 150
The HYDR FL LO annunciator means?
Reservoir fluid level is below 1 Qt
When the power package slide valve closes, the hydraulic pump pressure is prevented from energizing any hydraulic components except for the ____.
Nose wheel steering actuator
What does using flaps in the landing setting allow you to do?
Maintain approach glidepath while reducing airspeed
What happens if the primary hydraulic system fails?
The flaps can be operated using the emergency system package.
Before operating the flaps using the emergency system, you must ______.
Lower the landing gear using the emergency system
Which of the follwoing is a critical limitation of the speed brake?
The speed brake does not operate using the emergency hydraulic system
Where does the pressure come from that creates the mechanical force to extend the speed brake?
From the primary hydraulic system
What is an important difference between using the NWS and differential braking.
NWS is more sensitive. Differential braking has a tighter turning radius.
What happens to NWS if the primary hydraulic system fails?
The NWS system will be inoperative and use of rudder and or differential braking on the ground will be necessary
True/False? The wheel brake system will continue to operate if the primary hydraulic system fails.
True
How do you activate the parking brake?
Pull and turn the handle 90 degrees clockwise while pushing on the toe brakes
Is the NWS part of the selector manifold?
No. The NWS is seperate from the selector manifold.
Will the NWS operate if primary hydraulic system fails?
No.
What component specifically ensures the nose wheel is properly aligned before it is retracted or extended?
Centering Valve
Engaging NWS at high speeds can result in ____
Directional control problems due to increased sensitivity
What are the functions of the speed brake?
Decelerate, and increase descent rate without increasing airspeed.
Will the speed brake operate with the emergency system?
No
What will cause the speed brake to retract?
PCL - MAX, Flaps extended, Speed brake switch is moved forward.
If the flap indicator fails, how can flap extension be confirmed?
Observing a slight nose up tendency
Can you operate the emergency flaps running off of auxillary battery as the only source of electrical power?
No.
Before lowering the flaps, what airspeed do you have to be below?
150 KIAS
Which component is responsible for sending pressure to the main wheel brakes?
Master Cylinder
The ____ is interconnected with the elevator trim tab actuator to automatically input pitch trim to compensate for pitch effects as it is operated
Speed Brake
The ailerons control aircraft movement around which axis?
Longitudinal (roll)
What are the aileron trailing edge traveling limits
20 up 11 down
How are the ailerons mass balanced and what function does this perform?
Small weights placed on hinge line. Keeps the center of gravity at the pivot point.
What is the function of the bobweight?
Provides for heavier stick feel when G-load is increasing. Helps prevent overstressing of the aircraft frame
What is the purpose of the elevator system?
It controls the pitch angle of the aircraft around lateral axis
If you move the control stick forward in flight, how will the aircraft react?
Elevator trailing edge deflects downward and aircraft nose pitches down
What is the purpose of the Rudder system?
It controls the aircraft's yaw movement around the vertical (yaw) axis
What happens when you step on the right rudder pedal?
Moves tail left & Causes aircraft nose to yaw right
How does the pilot adjust the rudder pedals to position them at a more convenient setting?
By rotating the pedal adjustment hand crank
Which primary flight control surface actually moves as part of the trim system?
The Ailerons
Where are the trim controls for the aileron trim setting, the elevator trim setting and the rudder trim setting?
- Elevator/aileron trim switch located at the top of control stick. - Rudder trim switch is located on the PCL in each cockpit
What is the function of the trim disconnect switch?
It removes power from the trim system and disengages the Trim Aid Device (TAD)
What are the indications the trim disconnect switch has been selected?
The green TRIM OFF and TAD OFF annunciator lights will be illuminated
How is electrical power provided to operate the aileron and elevator trim system?
Through a circuit breaker placarded AIL/EL TRIM located on the battery busbreaker panel in front cockpit
If gust lock is installed how will the primary flight controls positioned?
Ailerons and Rudder in NEUTRAL and Elevator in Nose Down
What component is the source of pressure for the primary hydraulic system
Engine driven pump
What are the normal operating ranges for the hydraulic system pressure and fluid quantity?
Pressure at 2880-3120 psi on Engine/Systems/NACWS display. FULL AS or FULL AD displayed on the green indicating rod in reservoir level window
What is the maximum speed to operate the landing gear?
150 KIAS
When is the emergency landing gear extension system used?
Loss of primary hydraulic system or batt. bus power or Engine failure
What is the sequence for lowering the Emergency landing gear?
Lower the landing gear selector handle. Pull the emergency landing gear extension handle.
Can flaps be operated in the event of primary hydraulic system failure?
Yes, after landing gear has been lowered with emergency system.
Where is speed brake Circuit braker located?
Front cockpit generator bus
What are the indications of abnormal primary flight control operations?
Uncommanded pitch, roll or yaw movements, sluggish response to control inputs.
What is the corrective action if you have a runaway trim?
Perform runaway trim checklist procedures
Once takeoff trim is set, the TAD will make no further trim inputs until ___.
you reach 80 KIAS and there is no weight on wheels
What causes the EHYD PX LO annunciator light to illuminate?
Emergency accumulator is less than 2400 psi +- 150
Can you operate the wheel brakes if you lose the Primary hydraulic system?
Yes the wheel brake system is seperate from the primary and emergency hydraulic system