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What is the maximum deflection angle of the ailerons?
What is the maximum deflection angle of the ailerons?
How many spoilers are on each wing of the aircraft?
How many spoilers are on each wing of the aircraft?
What happens to the ailerons when the flaps are extended?
What happens to the ailerons when the flaps are extended?
Which control surfaces aid in controlling the aircraft about the roll axis?
Which control surfaces aid in controlling the aircraft about the roll axis?
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Which computers primarily control the inner ailerons?
Which computers primarily control the inner ailerons?
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What provides backup control for the inner ailerons in case of PRIM failure?
What provides backup control for the inner ailerons in case of PRIM failure?
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Which PRIM computer is responsible for controlling the outboard ailerons?
Which PRIM computer is responsible for controlling the outboard ailerons?
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Which spoilers are controlled by the SECs?
Which spoilers are controlled by the SECs?
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What happens if PRIM 3 fails for outboard ailerons?
What happens if PRIM 3 fails for outboard ailerons?
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What control mode do the servojacks use when the respective computer fails for ailerons
What control mode do the servojacks use when the respective computer fails for ailerons
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What is the condition under which the outboard ailerons are controlled to zero deflection?
What is the condition under which the outboard ailerons are controlled to zero deflection?
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What do the outer ailerons automatically switch to when hydraulic power consumption needs to be reduced?
What do the outer ailerons automatically switch to when hydraulic power consumption needs to be reduced?
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Which condition leads to the activation of damping mode for the servojacks?
Which condition leads to the activation of damping mode for the servojacks?
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How many control modes do the servojacks possess?
How many control modes do the servojacks possess?
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What speed limit is applied to the use of outboard ailerons in autopilot mode during certain failure cases?
What speed limit is applied to the use of outboard ailerons in autopilot mode during certain failure cases?
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What happens to the spoilers if the system loses hydraulic pressure?
What happens to the spoilers if the system loses hydraulic pressure?
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What occurs if a spoiler surface on one wing fails?
What occurs if a spoiler surface on one wing fails?
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Which hydraulic systems can supply power to the servojack?
Which hydraulic systems can supply power to the servojack?
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What is the function of the servojack in relation to spoilers?
What is the function of the servojack in relation to spoilers?
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What occurs if the system detects a fault or loses electrical control?
What occurs if the system detects a fault or loses electrical control?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Control Surfaces
- Ailerons and spoilers control roll (rotation) of the aircraft.
- Two ailerons and five spoilers per wing are used.
- Aileron maximum deflection: 25°.
- Spoilers have a maximum deflection of 35°.
- Ailerons extend with flaps (aileron droop).
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of aircraft control surfaces, specifically focusing on ailerons and spoilers. You'll learn how these components affect the roll and rotation of the aircraft and their maximum deflection capabilities. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and students alike!
