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 ALT FLAPS selector to OFF

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

Push 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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The PRI FLIGHT COMPUTERS EICAS message indicates?

Flight control modes are not affected.

The system is in primary mode.

cThe system is in the secondary mode.

The system is in direct mode.

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When do the alternate pitch trim levers move the stabilizer?

Only on the ground.

When the autopilot is disengaged.

During flight control secondary and direct modes.

The levers move the stabilizer directly at all times.

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

Autopilot is not available.

All of the above.

Protection features are NOT available.

The system operates in direct mode.

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Which trim control(s) are inhibited when the autopilot is engaged?

Alternate pitch trim levers.

Control wheel pitch trim switches.

Both of the above.

None of the above.

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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 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 magneta when slats and flaps are in transit.

The flap position indicator is on the PFD.

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What does the PRI FLIGHT COMPUTERS EICAS message indicate?

The system is in direct mode

The system is in primary mode.

Flight control modes are not affected.

The system is in the secondary mode.

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

Connects hydraulic supply to STCM.

Engages gust suppression.

Disconnects hydraulic supply to STCM.

Disable direct rudder control.

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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 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.

The centre stabilizer control path is inoperative

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

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When does TAC automatically add rudder to minimize yaw?

When an engine is at idle thrust.

When the engine is damaged or surges.

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

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

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What does the EICAS message FLIGHT CONTROL MODE indicate?

Flight control system is operating in the secondary mode.

The Flap/Slat electronics units are inoperative.

Multiple flight control surfaces are inoperative.

Flight control system faults are detected.

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

Envelope protection features are NOT available.

Autopilot and envelope protection are NOT available.

All spoilers remain usable.

Thrust Asymmetry is NOT available.

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Which of these flight control surfaces aid in roll control?

Flaperons and slats.

Aielrons, flaperons and spoilers.

Slats and spoilers only.

Krueger flaps, slats and spoilers.

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