Flight Controls

Question 1

What is the difference between Normal Mode and Direct Mode?

Answer 1

Direct mode bypasses FCM and no high level functions available

Question 2

Will the speed brakes/ground spoilers function in Direct Mode?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

The flight modes available on the aircraft include:

Answer 3

Normal and Direct

Question 4

The roll control system includes:

Answer 4

Ailerons and multi function spoilers

Question 5

When the elevator control system is in Direct Mode, the autopilot is unavailable.

Answer 5

“True”

Question 6

The green band on the PITCH scale represents:

Answer 6

Allowable takeoff trim pitch

Question 7

What are higher-level functions for the rudder?

Answer 7

Gain on airspeed; yaw dampener; turn coordination

Question 8

Will the multifunction spoilers function in Direct Mode?

Answer 8

Yes - only for roll at default gain

Question 9

What is the priority for the trim system?

Answer 9

Backup, Captain; FO; FCM

Question 10

The trim system is protected from a runaway by ___________.

Answer 10

3 second timer

Question 11

What is the only primary flight control that is not FBW (Fly-By-Wire)?

Answer 11

Aileron

Question 12

What do you lose when you go into Direct Mode?

Answer 12

Higher level functions for the associated flight control

Question 13

What are examples of ELEVATOR higher-level functions?

Answer 13

AOA limiting; elevator thrust compensation; gain on airspeed

Question 14

How does the Fly-By-Wire system work?

Answer 14

FCM connects to ACE, which provides input to ACE combined with pilot inputs

Question 15

In general terms, what is Direct Mode?

Answer 15

FCM is bypassed and there are no higher level functions available

Question 16

There are 3 FLIGHT CONTROLS MODE guarded buttons. What happens when any one of the buttons is pushed?

Answer 16

Associated control either goes into direct mode or into normal mode

Question 17

Will the loss of airspeed data cause the flight controls to go into Direct Mode?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Can the pilot select direct Mode? If so, how?

Answer 18

Yes, by pushing the direct mode button in

Question 19

Is Angle of Attack Limiting available in Direct Mode?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is the purpose of the pitch trim switch?

Answer 20

To trim pitch when autopilot is off

Question 21

What happens when you select only half of either Pitch Trim switch on the control wheel or control pedestal for more than 5 seconds?

Answer 21

Switch is deactivated amd EICAS pitch trim switch error appears

Question 22

What will happen if using the backup pitch trim switch while the autopilot is engaged?

Answer 22

Autopilot disengages

Question 23

What happens if the yaw or roll trim switches are held in position for more than 3 seconds?

Answer 23

Trim movement stops

Question 24

Which flight controls use electrical power instead of hydraulic power for actuation?

Answer 24

Flaps; slats; stabilizer

Question 25

What two flap lever positions provide identical flap and slat positions?

Answer 25

4 and 5

Question 26

When will the speed brakes automatically close even if the lever shows deployed?

Answer 26

Speed is less than 180 knots; flaps 2 selected or TLA is high

Question 27

Which takeoff flap settings are approved?

Answer 27

1; 2; 4

Question 28

How many slat panels are on each wing?

Answer 28

3

Question 29

How is roll controlled?

Answer 29

Ailerons and multi function spoilers (outboard 3)

Question 30

If the Captain and First Officer control columns are separated, can they reconnect them?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

After a disconnect, the pilot of the non-jammed side retains control over which elevator?

Answer 31

On-side elevator

Question 32

What will interrupt the Electrical PBIT?

Answer 32

AC power interrupted; Any hydraulic pump is running; any FC mode button is pressed

Question 33

How long is(are) the Power Up Built-In Test(s) (PBITs)?

Answer 33

Electrical 3 minutes; Hydraulic 1 minute

Question 34

The hydraulic PBIT will run when?

Answer 34

On the ground when all 3 hydraulic systems are pressurized

Question 35

What will interrupt the hydraulic PBIT?

Answer 35

Any flight control is moved

Question 36

How long after power-up should you wait before any hydraulic pumps should be turned on and why?

Answer 36

3 minutes, to avoid interrupting electrical PBIT