Flight Controls

Question 1

where should you leave the flap handle during failure?

Answer 1

leave it in position 1 (Rick technique) - barber pole will drop to 180 kias (to keep you honest about flap speed)

Question 2

what should you do with the autopilot during a flap failure?

Answer 2

leave it on

Question 3

what 3 conditions must be met for speed brake deployment?

Answer 3

• flaps retracted
• TLA lower than MAX CRZ
• IAS greater or equal to 125 kt.

Question 4

what are three things that are required for the ground spoiler deployment to happen?

Answer 4

• TLA idle
• WOW on wheels
• ground spoilers are armed

Question 5

when does ventral rudder activate during acceleration?

Answer 5

above 60 kts

Question 6

describe when the spring loaded rudder booster (SLRB) will active

Answer 6

w/ thrust asymmetry, SLRB provides additional rudder force - FADEC detects the imbalance

Question 7

what does 4 things does the T/O config. button check?

Answer 7

• flaps in right spot?
• parking brake is off?
• pitch trim in green range?
• spoilers are stowed - i.e. not deployed