Aircraft Systems - Flight Controls
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Which system primarily controls the elevators during normal operations?

  • SEC 1
  • Manual control
  • PRIM 2
  • PRIM 1 (correct)
  • What happens to pitch control if both PRIM 1 and PRIM 2 fail?

  • Manual control shifts to PRIM 1
  • Pitch control is completely lost
  • SEC 1 controls the elevators (correct)
  • PRIM 3 takes over the elevators
  • What is the maximum elevator deflection for nose up?

  • 30° (correct)
  • 14°
  • 15°
  • How is the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) impacted when all primary systems fail?

    <p>Electrical control of the THS is lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydraulic jacks are used by PRIM 2 to control the elevators?

    <p>Blue and yellow hydraulic jacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function do ailerons serve in an aircraft's flight control system?

    <p>Control roll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for reducing lift during flight?

    <p>Spoilers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the primary and secondary computers in the flight control system manage?

    <p>Component communication priorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of control surface is used to control yaw in an aircraft?

    <p>Rudders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the hydraulic motors in the flight control system?

    <p>Actuate the flight controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do electrical motors power in the flight control system?

    <p>Servo systems for flight controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aircraft Systems - Flight Controls

    • Diagram displays a system architecture for flight controls
    • Shows various components and their connections
    • Includes different types of actuators, like electric motors and hydraulic motors
    • Illustrates control surfaces like ailerons, spoilers, and rudders
    • Shows computer systems that control the configuration
    • Displays how the system works to move the control surfaces
    • Indicates how the different sections work together for a complete system

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    Description

    Explore the key components of aircraft flight control systems through detailed diagrams. This quiz covers various actuators, control surfaces, and the integration of computer systems that manage configuration and movement. Test your knowledge on how these elements interact to ensure safe and effective flight.

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