Gulfstream G650ER Flap System Description Manual Quiz

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What does an amber 'Uncommanded Flaps' message indicate?

Flap motion detected without a command input

How should a pilot plan for landing when an 'Uncommanded Flaps' message is displayed?

Plan for landing with reduced flap setting

How is the flap position controlled in the system?

The FECU controls the flap position based on flap position and flap resolver position

What senses the pilot inputs for flap extension or retraction?

Two single channel RVDTs on the flap handle Signup and view all the answers

How are both left and right flaps operated in the system?

Both left and right flaps are simultaneously operated by the flap actuation system Signup and view all the answers

What information is shown to the flightcrew regarding the FECU status?

CAS messages and synoptic page data Signup and view all the answers

When is the flap motion considered 'Uncommanded'?

When there is flap motion detected without a command input Signup and view all the answers

What does the FECU stand for in this system?

Flap Electronic Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

How are the pilot inputs transmitted to the FCCs and avionics system?

Position data is transmitted from each FECU channel Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensors are used to sense the flap handle inputs?

RVDTs (Rotary Variable Differential Transformers) Signup and view all the answers

How does the flap actuation system operate the left and right flaps?

simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensors sense the pilot inputs from the flap handle?

RVDTs Signup and view all the answers

What does the FECU do based on the flap position and flap resolver position?

controls the flap position Signup and view all the answers

From where is the position data transmitted to the FCCs and avionics system?

each FECU channel Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an amber 'Uncommanded Flaps' message?

fault detected but operational Signup and view all the answers

How is the FECU status information presented to the flightcrew?

CAS messages and synoptic page data Signup and view all the answers

What should a pilot do when planning for landing with reduced flap setting?

Plan for landing with reduced flap setting Signup and view all the answers

How are the pilot inputs for flap extension or retraction transmitted to the FCCs and avionics system?

transmitted by the FECU Signup and view all the answers

What information is displayed to the flightcrew regarding the flap system sensors and indication?

flap motion detected without a command input Signup and view all the answers

How are the flap handle inputs sensed in the system?

by RVDTs on the flap handle Signup and view all the answers