Flight controls

Question 1

What are the primary flight controls?

Answer 1

Ailerons, elevator and rudder

Question 2

When does the stick shaker activate?

Answer 2

15 - 16 units AoA
5-10 KIAS above the stall

Question 3

How does the TAD compute a rudder trim tab position?

Answer 3

It senses engine torque, altitude, airspeed, and pitch rate.

Question 4

What must the TAD detect for take-off trim?

Answer 4

Less than 80 KIAS and weight-on-wheels

Question 5

True or false: The TAD will not completely trim the aircraft in yaw

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the 3 flap positions?

Answer 6

UP
TO (23 degrees)
LDG (50 degrees)

Question 7

Will the speed brake extend with the flaps down?

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

Other than operating the switch, what else will cause the speed brake to retract?

Answer 8

PCL moved to MAX
Flaps extended