ALT 1 and ALT 2 laws
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What is the maximum roll rate of the A330, depending on speed and configuration? ALT1 law

  • 20 to 25°/s (correct)
  • 25 to 30°/s
  • 10 to 15°/s
  • 15 to 20°/s
  • Which of the following is true about the yaw alternate law? ALT1

  • Turn coordination is provided in all configurations.
  • There is no damping function available.
  • Rudder authority varies by configuration. (correct)
  • It restricts roll control to ±10°.
  • In ALT 2 law, which protection is not available?

  • Bank angle protection (correct)
  • High speed stability
  • Yaw control protection
  • Low speed stability
  • What happens in case of failure of 3 ADRs during operation ALT 2 ?

    <p>There is no high speed stability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to low speed stability as the aircraft approaches stall warning speed?

    <p>A nose-down demand is introduced referencing indicated airspeed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding high speed stability in flight control systems?

    <p>Overspeed warning is available at VMO + 4. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs to the PFD speed scale during low speed stability?

    <p>It displays a black/red barber pole below stall warning speed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remains available even when pitch attitude protection is lost?

    <p>Overspeed warnings are still triggered. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct regarding the lateral control in the flight control system ALT 1 ?

    <p>It is identical to normal law except for specific stability alterations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ROLL DIRECT LAW provide in terms of aircraft control in ALT 2 ?

    <p>Direct stick-to-surface position relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Low Speed Stability Protection

    At low speed, the system uses IAS instead of angle of attack for nose-down control. This prevents the aircraft from stalling and keeps the speed above a safe minimum.

    High Speed Stability Protection

    Above VMO/MMO, the system gives a nose-up demand to prevent exceeding speed limits.

    Stall Warning Speed (Vsw)

    The speed at which the system activates stall warning alerts.

    Reconfiguration Control Laws - Lateral Control

    Lateral control laws remain the same except for protections related to high AOA and high speed.

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    Pitch Attitude Protection Loss

    The system loses the protection against inappropriate pitch attitudes.

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    Roll Direct Law

    Direct relationship between stick position and aircraft roll; gains adjust based on slats/flaps; maximum roll rate ~20-25°/s (speed/configuration dependent).

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    Yaw Alternate Law

    Provides dutch roll damping; damper authority limited (±4°/±15° rudder); turn coordination available (except CONF 0).

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    Lateral Control Protections (ALT 2)

    Similar to ALT 1, but without bank angle protection. Low/High speed stability affected by ADR failures (2 or 3 failures respectively).

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    ADR Failure (Lateral Control)

    Reduced or absent stability at low or high speeds, depending on the number of ADR failures.

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    Roll Rate (Lateral Control)

    Maximum speed of aircraft roll, approximately 20-25°/second, dependent on speed and configuration.

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    ROLL DIRECT LAW (ALT2)

    In ALT2, the aircraft rolls directly in response to the pilot's control stick input. This relationship is called "direct".

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    ALT2 ROLL DIRECT LAW: Stick-to-Surface

    ROLL DIRECT LAW in ALT2 ensures the aircraft's roll angle is directly proportional to the stick's input position.

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    ROLL DIRECT LAW: Gains Adjustment

    The roll direct law gains adjust based on the aircraft's configuration (slats, flaps). This ensures appropriate roll response for different flight conditions.

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    ROLL DIRECT LAW: Maximum Roll Rate

    The maximum roll rate achievable with ROLL DIRECT LAW is typically around 20-25 degrees per second. This depends on the aircraft's speed and configuration.

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    Why is ROLL DIRECT LAW important?

    ROLL DIRECT LAW simplifies pilot control, ensuring a predictable and direct relationship between stick input and aircraft roll.

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    ROLL DIRECT LAW: Gains

    The strength of the roll response, or 'gains', in the ROLL DIRECT LAW are adjusted based on the aircraft's configuration (slats and flaps). This ensures appropriate roll for different flight conditions.

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    What is the benefit of ROLL DIRECT LAW?

    ROLL DIRECT LAW simplifies pilot control, ensuring a predictable and direct relationship between stick input and aircraft roll. This makes the aircraft easier to maneuver and predict.

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    What does 'stick-to-surface' mean in ROLL DIRECT LAW?

    In ROLL DIRECT LAW, the term 'stick-to-surface' refers to the direct relationship between the pilot's stick input and the aircraft's roll angle. This relationship is 'direct' because the aircraft rolls directly in proportion to how much the pilot moves the stick.

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    Study Notes

    Lateral Control - Roll Direct Law

    • Provides a direct stick-to-surface position relationship
    • Gains are automatically set according to the slats/flaps configuration
    • Maximum roll rate is approximately 20 to 25°/s, depending on speed and configuration
    • Spoilers 2, 3, and 6 are inhibited, except in some additional failures affecting lateral control

    Yaw Alternate Law

    • Dutch roll damping function is available, and damper authority is limited to ±4° rudder (CONE 0) and ±15° (other configuration)
    • Turn coordination is also provided, except in CONF 0.

    Protections

    • Identical to protections in ALT 1, except that:
      • There is no bank angle protection in ALT 2 law
      • In case of failure of 2 ADRS, there is no low speed stability
      • In case of failure of 3 ADRS, there is no high speed stability

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    This quiz covers the principles of lateral and yaw control laws, focusing on roll direct law and yaw alternate law. It outlines key functionalities such as direct stick-to-surface relationships, roll rate, and various protections. Test your knowledge on how these laws operate under different configurations and failure scenarios.

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