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What is the maximum rate at which the stabilizer moves when any pitch trim switch is activated?
What is the maximum rate at which the stabilizer moves when any pitch trim switch is activated?
0.4 degrees per second
In which sub-mode will the FCS be when Normal mode conditions are met along with the landing gear and flap handles being up?
In which sub-mode will the FCS be when Normal mode conditions are met along with the landing gear and flap handles being up?
Cruise sub-mode
How is pitch response designed in the system, especially at high altitude?
How is pitch response designed in the system, especially at high altitude?
Conventional with additional damping
How is elevator movement augmented in the system to provide a more consistent response?
How is elevator movement augmented in the system to provide a more consistent response?
What protection is provided in the system against exceeding the maximum operating speed?
What protection is provided in the system against exceeding the maximum operating speed?
What is the primary indication of Direct mode in the Flight Control System?
What is the primary indication of Direct mode in the Flight Control System?
In Direct mode, why is AOA limiting unavailable?
In Direct mode, why is AOA limiting unavailable?
What happens to the amount of surface deflection per pilot input in Alternate or Direct mode when both the flap and gear handles are up?
What happens to the amount of surface deflection per pilot input in Alternate or Direct mode when both the flap and gear handles are up?
What is the maximum rate at which the stabilizer moves when any pitch trim switch is activated?
What is the maximum rate at which the stabilizer moves when any pitch trim switch is activated?
When will the Flight Control System be in Backup mode?
When will the Flight Control System be in Backup mode?
What is the function of the yaw damper in the given speed range (60-90 KCAS)?
What is the function of the yaw damper in the given speed range (60-90 KCAS)?
What is the maximum rate of stabilizer movement commanded by the pitch trim switches?
What is the maximum rate of stabilizer movement commanded by the pitch trim switches?
Under what conditions is the FCS in the Takeoff and Landing (TL) sub-mode?
Under what conditions is the FCS in the Takeoff and Landing (TL) sub-mode?
How does the pitch control system respond to column deflection at speeds below and above 135 KCAS?
How does the pitch control system respond to column deflection at speeds below and above 135 KCAS?
What is the purpose of the Maintenance mode conditions in the FCS?
What is the purpose of the Maintenance mode conditions in the FCS?
What are the primary indications that the FCS is in Alternate mode?
What are the primary indications that the FCS is in Alternate mode?
How does the amount of surface deflection per pilot input differ between when the flap or gear handle is not up versus when both handles are up in Alternate mode?
How does the amount of surface deflection per pilot input differ between when the flap or gear handle is not up versus when both handles are up in Alternate mode?
How does the pitch control system function in Alternate mode?
How does the pitch control system function in Alternate mode?
How does the yaw control system function in Alternate mode if IRU #3 data is available?
How does the yaw control system function in Alternate mode if IRU #3 data is available?
What is the maximum rate of stabilizer movement when commanding pitch trim in Alternate mode?
What is the maximum rate of stabilizer movement when commanding pitch trim in Alternate mode?