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What type of system are the flight controls on this aircraft?
What type of system are the flight controls on this aircraft?
- Fly by wire (correct)
- Pneumatic
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
Which component evaluates the pilot's inputs and sends signals to control surfaces?
Which component evaluates the pilot's inputs and sends signals to control surfaces?
- Flight Control Data Concentrators
- Elevator Aileron Computer
- Flight Augmentation Computer
- Flight Control Computers (correct)
What is responsible for controlling the elevator according to the text?
What is responsible for controlling the elevator according to the text?
- FCDC
- SEC 2
- FACS
- ELAC 2 (correct)
In case ELAC 2 fails, which component takes over control of the elevator?
In case ELAC 2 fails, which component takes over control of the elevator?
What is the alternative if ELAC 1 also fails in controlling the elevator?
What is the alternative if ELAC 1 also fails in controlling the elevator?
How is pitch beim driven in case of a failure?
How is pitch beim driven in case of a failure?
What type of signals are sent from the pilot to the flight control computers?
What type of signals are sent from the pilot to the flight control computers?
Which component on the aircraft is responsible for mechanically controlling the stabilizer and rudder?
Which component on the aircraft is responsible for mechanically controlling the stabilizer and rudder?
In case of a failure, which component controls the elevator after ELAC 1 and ELAC 2?
In case of a failure, which component controls the elevator after ELAC 1 and ELAC 2?
What is responsible for controlling the ailerons and spoilers on the aircraft?
What is responsible for controlling the ailerons and spoilers on the aircraft?
Which component is driven by both mechanical and electric means in case of failure?
Which component is driven by both mechanical and electric means in case of failure?
What data is acquired by the Flight Control Data Concentrators (FCDC) from the ELACs and SECS?
What data is acquired by the Flight Control Data Concentrators (FCDC) from the ELACs and SECS?
Which computer evaluates pilot inputs and sends signals to the flight control surfaces?
Which computer evaluates pilot inputs and sends signals to the flight control surfaces?