Boeing B777 – Flight controls - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

What is the correct statement?

Moving the alternate pitch trim levers with the autopilot engaged does not move the stabilizer.

Aileron trim in inhibited when the autopilot is engaged.

Moving the alternate pitch trim levers during stall or overspeed protection does not move the stabilizer

All statements are correct.

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Which of the following are NOT stall protection features?

The auto-throttle advances to maintain minimum airspeed.

In landing configuration, leading slats move to gapped position.

The auto-throttle disconnects.

Stick shaker activates.

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What is true about turn compensation?

It is not available if the bank angle is above 30 degrees.

It is available only in the secondary mode.

Elevator input is NOT required if the airplane is in a 30 degree bank.

The turn compensation switch is on the overhead panel.

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What is the meaning of the EICAS advisory message STABILIZER CUTOUT?

The centre stabilizer control path is inoperative

One stabilizer cut-out switch is in the CUTOUT position.

Stabilizer asymmetry compensation is inoperative.

Both stabilizer cut-out switches are in the CUTOUT position.

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When do the alternate pitch trim levers move the stabilizer?

When the autopilot is disengaged.

The levers move the stabilizer directly at all times.

During flight control secondary and direct modes.

Only on the ground.

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Which of the following is not correct concerning the flight control system when operating in secondary mode?

Autopilot and envelope protection are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are NOT available.

All spoilers remain usable.

Thrust Asymmetry is NOT available.

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What is the maximum speed of wheel to rudder cross-tie operation?

220 knot.

200 knot.

210 knot.

180 knot.

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Which of these flight control surfaces droop when the trailing edge flaps extend?

Flaperons and slats.

Krueger flaps and slats.

Flaperons.

Slats only.

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What principle is used when direct mode is in use?

Electric signals.

Mechanical linkage.

Direct control surface deflection.

Hydraulic signal modulation.

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Which of the following is not a stall protection feature?

Use of alternate pitch trim levers reduces the column forces below the minimum manoeuvring speed.

Stab trim is inhibited in the nose up direction at approximately the minimum manoeuvring speed.

The out-of-trim forces increase above normal for a condition above the minimum manoeuvre speed.

The pilot must apply continuous aft column force to maintain airspeed below the manoeuvring speed.

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What causes the SPEEDNRAKE EXTENDED message to display on the EICAS?

Speedbrake is extended when radio altitude is between 15 and 800 ft.

On the ground when either reverse thrust lever is moved to the reverse idle detent.

Speedbrake is down when either thrust lever is advanced to a takeoff position.

Speedbrake is UP after landing.

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What happens when the stabilizer signal is not present or is invalid?

The EICAS message STAB GREENBAND displays

The green band and the pointer are not displayed

The green band on the indicator turns amber

The CDU displays the VERIFY TRIM message in the scratchpad

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Which of the following is true when the flight control system is operating in secondary mode?

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES) are NOT available.

Autopilot and envelope are NOT available.

The Primary Flight Computers (PFCs) are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are available.

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Which statement is true when the primary flight computer disconnect switch is positioned to DISC?

Autopilot is not available.

All statements are correct.

Protection features are NOT available.

The system operates in direct mode

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In direct mode, which of the following components of the primary flight control system are NOT operating?

Electro hydraulic servos.

Primary Flight Computers (PFCs).

Secondary FCC.

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES).

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Which one of the following statements is false?

When augmenting roll control, the spoilers work asymmetrically.

Spoilers 4 and 11 are mechanically operated.

At cruise speed, spoilers 5 and 10 are locked out.

There are 12 spoilers.

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Which of these flight control surfaces aid in roll control?

Slats and spoilers only.

Krueger flaps, slats and spoilers.

Ailerons, flaperons and spoilers.

Flaperons and slats.

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A wheel to rudder cross-tie function provides the capability of being able to control the initial effects of an engine failure using control wheel inputs only. How many degrees of rudder deflection can be obtained from control wheel inputs?

9.5 degrees.

13 degrees.

7.5 degrees.

8 degrees.

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Under what conditions does the SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED EICAS message display?

Speedbrakes are extended and landing flaps are selected or RA is between 15 and 800 feet.

Speedbrakes are extended and the airplane is above 800 feet RA.

After landing, if speed-brakes fail to extend.

Any time speed-brakes are extended.

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What does stall warning consist of?

EICAS message 'STALL'.

Stick shaker but NO stall warning.

Stick shaker followed by stall warning.

Stall warning horn.

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Which statement is NOT true regarding the flap position indicator?

The flap position indicator is on the PFD.

There are three different displays: Primary, Secondary and Alternate.

The flap position indicator appears on EICAS when flaps begin to extend.

The flap position indicator is magenta when slats and flaps are in transit.

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What are the initial steps to extend the flaps using the alternate flap system?

Arm ALT FLAPS ARM switch. Select ALT FLAPS selector to OFF.

Push ALT FLAPS ARM switch. Select ALT FLAPS selector to EXT.

Arm ALT FLAPS ARM switch. Select NORMAL FLAPS selector to 20.

Arm ALT FLAPS ARM switch. Select ALT FLAPS selector to EXT.

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Which of the following is true when the flight control system is operating in secondary mode?

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES) are NOT available.

The Primary Flight Computers (PFCs) are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are NOT available.

The autopilot is available.

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Auto speed-brakes protection is provided for which phases of flight?

Take-off, rejected take-off and landing.

Take-off, rejected take-off and approach below 200 feet.

Take-off, rejected take-off, approach and landing.

Take-off, rejected take-off and approach.

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What does the PRI FLIGHT COMPUTERS EICAS message indicate?

The system is in direct mode

The system is in the secondary mode.

The system is in primary mode.

Flight control modes are not affected.

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What does the EICAS message FLIGHT CONTROL MODE indicate?

The Flap/Slat electronics units are inoperative.

Flight control system faults are detected.

Flight control system is operating in the secondary mode.

Multiple flight control surfaces are inoperative.

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Automatic speed-brake operation is provided for which flight control system modes?

Normal.

Direct.

All flight control modes.

Secondary.

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Do the ailerons increase lift for takeoff?

No the ailerons are used only at high speed

Yes the ailerons move down with flaps 5, 15 and 20.

Yes the ailerons move down with flaps 15 and 20.

No, the ailerons assist roll control only during high speed flight.

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What happens if uncommanded stabilizer motion is sensed?

The stabilizer is locked in place.

The A/P engages automatically.

Power to all STCMs is shut off.

Power to the affected STCM is shut off.

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Which of these flight control surfaces assist in roll control?

Flaperons and slats.

Slats only.

Ailerons and flaperons.

Slats and spoilers.

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What is wheel to rudder cross-tie?

Ability to override rudder inputs with the control wheel inputs.

Ability to dampen Dutch roll with control wheel only.

Ability to control initial effects of an engine failure with control wheel only.

Ability to control rudder trim with control wheel inputs.

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How many spoiler panels are used as speedbrakes?

A total of 8 spoiler panels.

A total of 14 spoiler panels.

A total of 10 spoiler panels.

A total of 12 spoiler panels.

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Where - and when - is the stabilizer "green band" displayed?

Only on the ground, on pitch trim indicators.

Only during landing, on CDU.

Only in flight, on control wheel.

Always on EICAS

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When do the PFCs make self-test?

After hydraulic system pressurization.

After hydraulic system depressurization.

After hydraulic system shutdown (HYD PRESS SYS L+C+R).

After the "PRIMARY FLIGHT COMPUTERS" EICAS message is displayed.

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What power source is used for the actuation of all primary flight controls?

Electric.

Pneumatic.

Mechanical.

Hydraulic.

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What is the effect of placing a stabilizer cutout switch to cutout?

Disable direct rudder control.

Engages gust suppression.

Disconnects hydraulic supply to STCM.

Connects hydraulic supply to STCM.

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When do the control wheel stabilizer trim switches control stabilizer movement directly?

Only on the ground.

Only during approaches.

All the time.

During engine out go-arounds.

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In direct mode, which of the following components of fly-by-wire are NOT operating?

Primary Flight Computers (PFCs).

Position feedback transducers.

Power Control Units (PCUs).

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES).

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Which spoilers are available as speedbrakes (secondary and direct modes)?

None. Speedbrakes are disabled.

Spoilers 4,11

Spoilers 5,10

Spoilers 1-7

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When does TAC automatically add rudder to minimize yaw?

When engine thrust loss is sensed in the normal and secondary mode.

When an engine is at idle thrust.

When the engine is damaged or surges.

When one engine differs by 10 present or more from the other engine.

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When are pitch trim changes required with the 777 'fly-by-wire' system?

During airspeed changes only.

When thrust is changed.

When the landing gear is extended.

For all configuration changes.

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Which control surfaces are used for roll control on the B777?

Ailerons, flaperons and spoilers.

Ailerons, flaperons and slats.

Ailerons, flaperons and elevators.

Ailerons, flaperons and flaps.

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

Spoilers 5 and 10 are available as ground spoilers only.

The extension of speed-brakes in the landing configuration is prohibited.

The spoilers augment roll control.

Spoilers 4 and 11 are mechanically operated.

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What is FALSE about stabilizer trim?

As airspeed increases, trim rate decreases.

As airspeed increases, trim rate increases.

You can use the pitch trim switches on the yoke to set the trim.

The green band on the stabilizer position indicator shows the stabilizer trim range for take-off.

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Are the PFCs and ACEs used in direct mode?

It is not possible.

Only ACEs

Only PFCs

Both PFCs and ACEs

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What could cause the STAB GREENBAND EICAS message to be displayed?

All statements are correct.

The FMC weight entry and CG may be incorrect.

Power to the stabilizer position indicator is lost.

The stabilizer position indicator is unreliable.

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What control do the flaperons and ailerons provide?

Roll control assisted by asymmetric spoilers.

Increased wing lift and decreased stall speed.

Yaw control assisted by the rudder.

Pitch control assisted by a movable horizontal stabilizer.

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Which pair of spoilers is mechanically controlled through a cable from the control wheel?

Spoilers 1 and 14.

Spoilers 5 and 8.

Spoilers 4 and 11.

Spoilers 5 and 10.

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Which trim control is inhibited when the autopilot is engaged?

Trim control pitch

Control wheel pitch trim switches.

Alternate pitch trim levers.

Alternate control pitch trim.

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What can you say about the FLAPS DRIVE EICAS message?

The flaps will operate in secondary mode.

The message is displayed when the flap drive mechanism has been shut down due to an asymmetry.

Arm the alternate system.

The EICAS flap indicator display turns magenta.

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What is FALSE about Flap/Slat Load Relief?

The Flap lever does not move during flap condition and shows actual flap position.

Flap load relief is available in the primary and secondary modes.

Re-extension is limited to the commended flap position.

When airspeed is reduced the flap automatically re-extend as airspeed allows.

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Which spoilers will be locked out in secondary and direct modes?

Spoilers 8 to 14

Spoilers 1 to 7

Spoilers 1 and 14

Spolers 5 and 10

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In the normal mode, a control column input or trim change is required to maintain a constant flight path:

All statements are correct.

During flap extension or retraction

During airspeed changes.

During speedbrake extension or retraction.

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