B777 Flight Controls

Boeing 777 Flight Controls

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

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

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

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

All the time.

During engine out go-arounds.

All the time.

Only on the ground.

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What can you say about the FLAPS DRIVE EICAS message?

Arm the alternate system.

The EICAS flap indicator display turns magenta.

The flaps will operate in secondary mode.

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

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Which trim control is inhibited when the autopilot is engaged?

Trim control pitch

Alternate pitch trim levers.

Control wheel pitch trim switches.

Alternate control pitch trim.

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

Speedbrake is UP after landing.

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

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

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

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

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.

The centre stabilizer control path is inoperative

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

Normal.

Secondary.

All flight control modes.

Direct.

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What is true about turn compensation?

The turn compensation switch is on the overhead panel.

It is available only in the secondary mode.

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

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

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What does stall warning consist of?

EICAS message 'STALL'.

Stick shaker followed by stall warning.

Stall warning horn.

Stick shaker but NO stall warning.

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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).

Position feedback transducers.

Primary Flight Computers (PFCs).

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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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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?

7.5 degrees.

8 degrees.

13 degrees.

9.5 degrees.

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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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vWhich of these flight control surfaces assist in roll control?

Slats and spoilers.

Ailerons and flaperons.

Flaperons and slats.

Slats only.

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

The Primary Flight Conputers (PFCs) are NOT available.

Autopilot and envelope are NOT available.

Actuator Control ElectronicS (ACES) are NOT available.

Envelope protection features are available.

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