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What is the primary purpose of a backup in MMEL dispatch condition?
What is the primary purpose of a backup in MMEL dispatch condition?
Which scenario is least likely to require the use of backup systems due to the fly-by-wire architecture?
Which scenario is least likely to require the use of backup systems due to the fly-by-wire architecture?
What law occurs in case of an electrical emergency configuration?
What law occurs in case of an electrical emergency configuration?
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Backup purpose in MMEL
Backup purpose in MMEL
The backup system ensures safety in case of critical electrical or mechanical failures in a flying system.
Critical failures covered by backup
Critical failures covered by backup
The backup manages temporary/total power loss, multiple fly-by-wire computer failures, elevator failures, and aileron/spoiler loss.
Backup system's usage likelihood
Backup system's usage likelihood
The backup system is designed for rare, severe failures, making its actual use very unlikely.
Backup activation triggers (example)
Backup activation triggers (example)
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Alternate law availability
Alternate law availability
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Study Notes
Backup System Purpose
- Backup systems are designed to meet safety requirements during critical situations in MMEL dispatch.
- These systems aim to handle temporary or complete power loss.
- They account for situations like losing 5 fly-by-wire computers, both elevators, or full aileron and spoiler failure.
Backup System Reliability
- The backup system is statistically improbable to be triggered, due to the fly-by-wire design.
- This is because alternative operational modes are readily available in emergencies, such as electrical failures or engine flameouts.
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Description
This quiz explores the purpose and reliability of backup systems in aviation, particularly during critical situations like power loss. Understand how these systems ensure safety by managing multiple failures within the aircraft's control systems. Delve into the statistical improbability of these systems being triggered and the alternative modes available in emergencies.
