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

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

Slats only.

Flaperons.

Krueger flaps and slats.

Flaperons and slats.

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What does stall warning consist of?

Stick shaker but NO stall warning.

Stick shaker followed by stall warning.

EICAS message 'STALL'.

Stall warning horn.

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How many spoiler panels are used as speedbrakes?

A total of 12 spoiler panels.

A total of 14 spoiler panels.

A total of 10 spoiler panels.

A total of 8 spoiler panels.

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

Only on the ground.

During engine out go-arounds.

Only during approaches.

All the time.

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

The spoilers augment roll control.

Spoilers 5 and 10 are available as ground spoilers only.

Spoilers 4 and 11 are mechanically operated.

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

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

Ailerons, flaperons and spoilers.

Ailerons, flaperons and elevators.

Ailerons, flaperons and flaps.

Ailerons, flaperons and slats.

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

Primary Flight Computers (PFCs).

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES).

Secondary FCC.

Electro hydraulic servos.

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

Spoilers 5 and 8.

Spoilers 5 and 10.

Spoilers 4 and 11.

Spoilers 1 and 14.

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When do the alternate pitch trim levers move the stabilizer?

When the autopilot is disengaged.

Only on the ground.

The levers move the stabilizer directly at all times.

During flight control secondary and direct modes.

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

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 extended when radio altitude is between 15 and 800 ft.

Speedbrake is UP after landing.

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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 ALT FLAPS selector to EXT.

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

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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.

7.5 degrees.

8 degrees.

13 degrees.

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Which trim control is inhibited when the autopilot is engaged?

Alternate pitch trim levers.

Control wheel pitch trim switches.

Trim control pitch

Alternate control pitch trim.

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What does the PRI FLIGHT COMPUTERS EICAS message indicate?

The system is in primary mode.

Flight control modes are not affected.

The system is in the secondary mode.

The system is in direct mode

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What is FALSE about stabilizer trim?

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

As airspeed increases, trim rate increases.

As airspeed increases, trim rate decreases.

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

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What is wheel to rudder cross-tie?

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

Ability to control rudder trim with control wheel inputs.

Ability to override rudder inputs with the control wheel inputs.

Ability to dampen Dutch roll with control wheel only.

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Which statement is NOT true regarding the flap position indicator?

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 on the PFD.

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

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

Protection features are NOT available.

All statements are correct.

Autopilot is not available.

The system operates in direct mode

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What principle is used when direct mode is in use?

Electric signals.

Hydraulic signal modulation.

Mechanical linkage.

Direct control surface deflection.

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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.

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

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

Re-extension is limited to the commended flap position.

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When does TAC automatically add rudder to minimize yaw?

When the engine is damaged or surges.

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

When an engine is at idle thrust.

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

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

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

Stabilizer asymmetry compensation is inoperative.

The centre stabilizer control path is inoperative

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

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

180 knot.

220 knot.

200 knot.

210 knot.

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Are the PFCs and ACEs used in direct mode?

It is not possible.

Only ACEs

Both PFCs and ACEs

Only PFCs

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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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Which of the following is not a stall protection feature?

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

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

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

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

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What happens if uncommanded stabilizer motion is sensed?

Power to all STCMs is shut off.

Power to the affected STCM is shut off.

The stabilizer is locked in place.

The A/P engages automatically.

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What is the correct statement?

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

All statements are correct.

Aileron trim in inhibited when the autopilot is engaged.

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

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

Power Control Units (PCUs).

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES).

Primary Flight Computers (PFCs).

Position feedback transducers.

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

None. Speedbrakes are disabled.

Spoilers 1-7

Spoilers 4,11

Spoilers 5,10

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

Spoilers 8 to 14

Spolers 5 and 10

Spoilers 1 to 7

Spoilers 1 and 14

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What control do the flaperons and ailerons provide?

Increased wing lift and decreased stall speed.

Roll control assisted by asymmetric spoilers.

Pitch control assisted by a movable horizontal stabilizer.

Yaw control assisted by the rudder.

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Which of these flight control surfaces assist in roll control?

Ailerons and flaperons.

Slats and spoilers.

Slats only.

Flaperons and slats.

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When do the PFCs make self-test?

After hydraulic system pressurization.

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

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

After hydraulic system depressurization.

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

The Primary Flight Computers (PFCs) are NOT available.

Autopilot and envelope are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are available.

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES) are NOT available.

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

Thrust Asymmetry is NOT available.

All spoilers remain usable.

Autopilot and envelope protection are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are NOT available.

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What can you say about the FLAPS DRIVE EICAS message?

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.

The flaps will operate in secondary mode.

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Which of the following are NOT stall protection features?

The auto-throttle disconnects.

In landing configuration, leading slats move to gapped position.

The auto-throttle advances to maintain minimum airspeed.

Stick shaker activates.

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

Mechanical.

Pneumatic.

Electric.

Hydraulic.

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

The Primary Flight Computers (PFCs) are NOT available.

The autopilot is available.

Envelope protection features are NOT available.

Actuator Control Electronics (ACES) are NOT available.

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

Connects hydraulic supply to STCM.

Disconnects hydraulic supply to STCM.

Engages gust suppression.

Disable direct rudder control.

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Which of these flight control surfaces aid in roll control?

Krueger flaps, slats and spoilers.

Ailerons, flaperons and spoilers.

Flaperons and slats.

Slats and spoilers only.

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

Only on the ground, on pitch trim indicators.

Only in flight, on control wheel.

Always on EICAS

Only during landing, on CDU.

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What does the EICAS message FLIGHT CONTROL MODE indicate?

Flight control system is operating in the secondary mode.

Multiple flight control surfaces are inoperative.

The Flap/Slat electronics units are inoperative.

Flight control system faults are detected.

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

Normal.

Direct.

Secondary.

All flight control modes.

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

The CDU displays the VERIFY TRIM message in the scratchpad

The green band and the pointer are not displayed

The EICAS message STAB GREENBAND displays

The green band on the indicator turns amber

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Do the ailerons increase lift for takeoff?

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

Yes the ailerons move down with flaps 15 and 20.

No the ailerons are used only at high speed

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

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Which one of the following statements is false?

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

When augmenting roll control, the spoilers work asymmetrically.

Spoilers 4 and 11 are mechanically operated.

There are 12 spoilers.

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Under what conditions does the SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED EICAS message display?

Any time speed-brakes are extended.

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.

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

When the landing gear is extended.

During airspeed changes only.

When thrust is changed.

For all configuration changes.

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

During airspeed changes.

All statements are correct.

During flap extension or retraction

During speedbrake extension or retraction.

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

Power to the stabilizer position indicator is lost.

The stabilizer position indicator is unreliable.

All statements are correct.

The FMC weight entry and CG may be incorrect.

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

Take-off, rejected take-off and approach.

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

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

Take-off, rejected take-off and landing.

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Boeing B777 – Flight controls