Airbus A320 – Flight Controls - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

If the ground spoilers are armed and the speed exceeds 72 kt, the ground spoilers will automatically extend as soon as both thrust levers are reset to idle.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

When is the Flight Mode active?

From takeoff until landing.

From liftoff until flare mode engages at 50 ft RA.

From takeoff until passing 50 kt on landing (main shock absorbers depressed).

From liftoff until landing.

Correct! Wrong!

In Direct Law, the yaw damping is lost but turn coordination is still available. The yaw damping and turn coordination functions are lost.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What are the rudder trim rates?

Autopilot on = 2,5 degrees /second and Autopilot off = 5 degrees /second.

Autopilot on = 5 degrees / second and Autopilot off = 6 degrees / second.

Autopilot on = 5 degrees per sec and Autopilot off = 1 degree per second.

Autopilot on = 3 degrees / second and Autopilot off = 6 degrees / second.

Correct! Wrong!

Side sticks - If both priority buttons are pushed, the last pressed will give priority. The opposite sidestick can be permanently deactivated by pressing and holding the button for _____.

15 seconds.

10 seconds.

40 seconds.

20 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

In this case, a momentary push on either button will reactivate the deactivated side stick.

Seven flight control computers process pilot and autopilot inputs according to normal, alternate, or direct flight control laws.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

There are 2 ELACs (Elevator Aileron Computer), 3 SECs (Spoilers Elevator Computer), 2 FACs (Flight Augmentation Computer).

You can degrade directly from Normal Law to Direct Law with gear down and a dual radio altimeter fault.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

There are _____ that control the aircraft in pitch.

Four elevators.

Two elevators and the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS).

One elevator and a Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS).

Correct! Wrong!

The maximum elevator deflection is 30 degrees nose up, and 17 degrees nose down. The maximum THS deflection is 13.5 degrees nose up, and 4 degrees nose down.

What computer normally commands the operation of the elevators and horizontal stabilizer?

SEC 2.

ELAC 2.

SEC 1.

FAC 1.

Correct! Wrong!

ELAC = Elevator Aileron Computer

What is the maximum flap setting for in-flight use of the spoilers?

Flaps 3.

Flaps FULL.

Spoilers are not approved for in-flight use.

Flaps 10.

Correct! Wrong!

Should the active elevator actuator fail, elevator control is:

Lost.

Maintained by the other actuator.

Reduced.

Correct! Wrong!

When the landing gear is extended, pitch alternate law:

Degrades to pitch direct law.

Remains the same.

Degrades to pitch backup law.

Correct! Wrong!

The autopilot will disconnect if the side stick takeover push button is depressed.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What kind of protections are provided if the aircraft is in Alternate Law?

Speed Stability

G-load protection with a reduced factor.

G-load protection and speed stability if the ADIRS and elevators are working.

Full G load protection and speed stability

Correct! Wrong!

What happens to high speed (VMO/MMO) when you are in Alternate Law?

VMO is reduced to 330 kt and MMO minus 10 kt.

VMO is reduced to 320 kt and MMO does not change.

There is no change.

VMO is reduced to 320 kt and MMO minus 10 kt.

Correct! Wrong!

When is alpha floor not available?

All statements are correct.

Out of normal law.

Below 100 feet RA in landing configuration.

If the A/THR is deactivated or unavailable.

Correct! Wrong!

When A.FLOOR protection is active, this will be indicated in the left most FMA on the PFD in green with a flashing amber box around it.

What happens in the event of a single ELAC failure?

ELAC functions are transferred to FACs.

The functions of the failed ELAC will be assumed by the remaining ELAC.

SEC functions are transferred the ELACs.

ELAC functions are transferred the SECs.

Correct! Wrong!

When the flaps are extended, the ailerons:

Pitch up 5 degrees.

Go to the centering mode.

Droop 5 degrees.

Pitch up 7.5 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

The ailerons extend 5 degrees down when the flaps are extended (aileron droop).

Four hydraulically-operated wing tip brakes are installed to lock the flaps or slats in case of:

Asymmetry and overspeed.

Asymmetry, overspeed and slow movement.

All statements are correct.

Asymmetry, overspeed, symmetrical runaway and uncommanded movement.

Correct! Wrong!

Let’s assume the F/O presses his takeover pushbutton and releases it after more than 40 seconds.

The Captain’s side stick is active as long as the F/O’s side stick is in neutral position.

The Captain is unable to re-activate his side-stick for the rest of the flight.

The Captain’s side stick is de-activated unless he presses his takeover pushbutton.

Both sticks are active.

Correct! Wrong!

While on the ground in Roll Normal Law there is a direct relationship between sidestick deflection and the corresponding aileron and spoiler deflection.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

The rudder deflection is limited depending on speed by the rudder travel limiter. The current rudder travel limit is shown on the F/CTL ECAM page by white ticks below the rudder scale.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

In normal law, what is the maximum bank angle you can reach with the side stick fully deflected?

67 degrees.

49 degrees.

70 degrees.

33 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

Selection of flaps one prior to takeoff will select which of the following?

Slats 1 and flaps 1 (1+F).

Slats 1 and flaps 0.

Slats 0 and flaps 1 (0+F).

Slats 1 and flaps 5.

Correct! Wrong!

There are ten spoilers (five each side) and they have several functions, each using different surfaces:

Roll control use the four outer spoilers to assist in rolling the aircraft.

Speed brakes use the 3 central surfaces to increase drag.

All statements are correct.

Ground spoilers deploy all spoilers to dump lift to get weight on the wheels.

Correct! Wrong!

On the ground, a combined side stick deflection indicator is shown as a white cross on the attitude indicator. This indicates control surface positions.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

This only indicates side stick positions, not control surface positions.

If the ground spoilers are not armed and the speed exceeds 72 kt, the ground spoilers will automatically extend as soon as:

Both thrust reversers are selected.

Both thrust levers are reset to idle.

Reverse is selected on one engine (the other thrust lever remains at idle).

Correct! Wrong!

In Normal Law, what are the limits of Pitch Attitude protections with flaps Full.

35 degrees nose up progressively reduced to 20 degrees.

There is no limit.

25 degrees nose up, progressively reduced to 20 degrees at low speed.

30 degrees nose up.

Correct! Wrong!

The ailerons, elevators and pitch trim are powered by three independent actuators, each powered by a separate hydraulic source.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

The ailerons, elevators and pitch trim are powered by two independent actuators, each powered by a separate hydraulic source.

In Pitch Alternate Law the low Speed stability (nose down command) can be overridden by the sidestick.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

With the aircraft in Pitch Alternate Law, roll is in _____ Law.

Normal.

Alternate.

Direct.

Correct! Wrong!

Is there any rudder pedal feedback for the yaw damping and turn coordination functions?

Yes.

No.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens to the rudder limits if both FAC’s fault?

The limit freezes at the fault condition until Flaps 1 is selected. Then it resets to the low speed limits for increased control.

The limit freezes at the fault condition until landing gear is selected down.

The limit freezes at the fault condition until Flaps 1 is selected.

The limit freezes at the fault condition until Flaps 5 is selected.

Correct! Wrong!

Sidesticks provide electrical signals to the flight control computers. If both sidesticks are operated together:

The CM2 input is overridden by the CM1 input.

The inputs cancel each other.

The CM1 input is overridden by the CM2 input.

Both inputs are algebraically added.

Correct! Wrong!

If this happens, a "DUAL INPUT" aural warning is activated and green lights show on the SIDE STICK PRIORITY warning lights. Dual inputs are not recommended.

In the event of a complete loss of electrical flight control signals, the airplane reverts to a _____ mode.

Mechanical.

Alternate Law.

Abnormal Attitude law.

Correct! Wrong!

In direct law, there is a direct relationship between side stick and con troll surface positions.

There are no protections available, although stall and overspeed warnings are still available.

There are no protections available, although stall warning is still available.

There are no protections available.

Correct! Wrong!

With an elevator fault, the remaining elevator remains operative, but its deflection limits are reduced to prevent excessive torsional loads on the tail. Normal flight is possible in this configuration. If the elevators are lost entirely, they are automatically set to the neutral position.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The message WING TIP BRK ON appears on the E/WD. What does it mean?

A hydraulic device locks the flaps in their present position.

To reduce structural stress, the slats movement is being slowed down through the wing tip brakes.

To avoid asymmetry, the outer slats are locked in their present position.

Because of the locked flaps, the wing tip brakes also lock the slats.

Correct! Wrong!

When ground spoilers deploy automatically:

Four spoiler panels on each wing deploy.

Six spoiler panels on each wing deploy.

All ten spoiler panels deploy half way.

All ten spoiler panels fully deploy.

Correct! Wrong!

Can the crew make a flight control input that will over-stress the airplane in direct law?

No. The system is designed to avoid such an attempt.

Yes, there are no protections provided in direct law.

Correct! Wrong!

What condition will cause auto flap retraction?

Exceed 195 kt at Flaps 1

Exceed 190 kt at Flaps 1.

Exceed 190 kt with Flaps 1 while extending the speedbrake lever.

Exceed 210 kts at Flaps 1.

Correct! Wrong!

Turn coordination is available in Alternate Law.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Automatic rudder trim is provided at the rate of 5 degrees per second while the manual rudder trim rate is _ up to a maximum of _.

1 degree per second - 20 degrees.

3 degrees per second - 15 degrees.

10 degrees per second - 15 degrees.

8 degrees per second - 10 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

If both FAC’s fail, what happens to the rudder limiter?

Maximum rudder deflection can be obtained after slats extended.

It immediately assumes the low speed position.

It freezes at its present position and assumes the low speed position when flaps 1 are selected.

Maximum rudder deflection can be obtained after flaps extended.

Correct! Wrong!

The "SPEED BRK" memo on the E/WD will flash amber if Speed brakes are extended and:

Both engines are above idle.

Any engine is above idle or TLA (Thrust Lever Angle) is more than 15 degrees.

Any engine is above idle.

Both engines are above idle or TLA (Thrust Lever Angle) is more than 15 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

Once activated the wing tip brakes:

Lock only the flaps in their current position.

Lock both the slats and flaps in their current position.

Lock only the affected high lift system surfaces in their current position.

Lock only the slats in their current position.

Correct! Wrong!

Direct law is indicated by the ECAM message FCTL DIRECT LAW (PROT LOST). Auto-trim is not available. A "USE MAN PITCH TRIM" message appears on the FMA. Auto turn coordination and dutch roll damping are also lost.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Flight Control Data Concentrators (FCDC) acquire data from the ELACs and SECs and send it to the electronic instrument system (EIS) and the centralized fault display system (CFDS).

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Automatic pitch trim is provided both on ground and in flight.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

When deploying flaps when airborne, selecting 1 on the flap lever only moves the slats - i.e. configuration 1 is achieved rather than 1+F.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Roll control is achieved by:

Two Ailerons and two spoilers on each wing.

One aileron and four spoilers on each wing.

Ailerons, rudder and spoilers.

Ailerons.

Correct! Wrong!

Lift augmentation devices consist of:

Two slats on each leading edge and two flaps on each trailing edge.

Three slats on each leading edge and three flaps on each trailing edge.

Five slats on each leading edge and two flaps on each trailing edge.

Four slats on each leading edge and two flaps on each trailing edge.

Correct! Wrong!

A screwjack driven by _____ drives the stabilizer.

One hydraulic motor.

Two hydraulic motors.

Three hydraulic motors.

Three hydraulic motors (two active and one standby).

Correct! Wrong!

The two hydraulic motors are controlled by one of three electric motors, or the mechanical trim wheel.

Are there any control surfaces with a mechanical backup?

Yes, the THS and the rudder.

Yes, the ailerons and spoilers.

Yes, the spoilers.

Yes, the ailerons.

Correct! Wrong!

In flight mode, control surface deflection is not directly proportional to side stick deflection. Instead, side stick input is a rate of roll demand in roll and a load factor demand in pitch.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

The flight control surfaces are _ controlled and _ actuated.

Hydraulically / mechanically.

Electrically / electrically.

Electrically / hydraulically.

Mechanically / hydraulically.

Correct! Wrong!

Can the rudders be moved with both FAC’s inoperative?

Yes, if both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained.

Yes, if both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained when the gear is extended or flaps extended at 1 minimum.

Yes, if both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained when the slats are extended.

No.

Correct! Wrong!

The maximum deflection of the spoilers is:

60 degrees.

90 degrees.

35 degrees.

45 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following controls and monitors flaps and slats?

Wing tip brakes.

Two slat flap control computers (SFCCs).

One slat flap control computer (SFCC).

Two Elevator and Ailerons Computers (ELACs).

Correct! Wrong!

If angle of attack protection is active or flaps are in the configuration Full:

Aileron travel is reduced.

Speed brake extension is inhibited.

Speed brake extension travel is reduced.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following will automatically reset after landing?

THS.

Ailerons trim.

THS and rudder trim.

Rudder trim.

Correct! Wrong!

Following nosewheel touchdown, as the pitch attitude becomes less than 2.5 degrees for more than 5 seconds, pitch trim is automatically reset to zero.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

This function is inoperative, when the green or yellow hydraulic system is not pressurized.

In normal law, if one stick is rapidly pulled fully back, can the aircraft’s maximum allowable “G” load be exceeded?

No. At Maximum “G” load, the side sticks are de-activated for 5 seconds.

No. The load factor limitation overrides side stick commands to avoid excessive “G” loads.

Yes. Rapid side stick deflection must never be made.

Yes, until maximum pitch attitude is reached.

Correct! Wrong!

What control surfaces do the FACs control?

The spoilers.

The elevators.

All statements are correct.

The rudder.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens if you release the stick at 40 degrees of bank?

The bank stays at 40 degrees.

The aircraft rolls back to 33 degrees and resumes flight path stability.

The aircraft rolls back to 25 degrees.

The aircraft rolls back to a bank angle less than 29 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

Which controls are used for the mechanical backup?

Ailerons and rudder.

Elevators and ailerons.

THS and rudder.

THS and elevator.

Correct! Wrong!

The ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) are for:

Normal and alternate elevator, and aileron control.

Normal elevator, stabilizer control, and aileron control.

Normal, alternate, and direct elevator and aileron control.

Correct! Wrong!

ALPHA/SPEED LOCK FUNCTION - This function inhibits slat retraction at high angles-of-attack and low speeds or high speeds.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

This function inhibits slat retraction at high angles-of-attack and low speeds.

If both pilots deflect their side sticks fully back:

No inputs are sent to the flight control computers unless one pilot presses the takeover pushbutton on his stick.

The "pitch up" order is equal to a single stick deflection.

The "pitch up" order is twice as high as with only one stick deflected.

The "pitch up" order is 1.5 times higher as high as with only one stick deflected.

Correct! Wrong!

If electrical power to a SEC fails:

All spoilers automatically retract.

The affected spoilers remain in the last commanded position.

The affected spoilers automatically retract.

Half of the spoilers automatically retract.

Correct! Wrong!

The ground spoilers retract:

During a touch and go, when at least one thrust lever is advanced above 20 degrees.

All statements are correct.

After landing.

After a rejected takeoff, when the ground spoilers are disarmed.

Correct! Wrong!

How many actuators are provided to control the ailerons and how many hydraulic sources supply these actuators?

Three hydraulic sources with four actuators.

One hydraulic source with two actuators.

Two hydraulic sources with four actuators.

Four hydraulic sources with four actuators.

Correct! Wrong!

Selection of flaps 1 in flight will select which of the following configurations?

Slats 1 and flaps 5 (1+F).

Slats 1 and flaps 0 (1).

Slats 0 and flaps 1 (0+F).

Slats 1 and flaps 1 (1+F).

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the elevator aileron computers (ELACs):

Two computers which achieve normal and standby control of the elevators, ailerons, and trimmable horizontal stabilizer.

Two computers which achieve normal elevator, stabilizer, and aileron control.

Three computers which achieve normal elevator, stabilizer, and aileron control.

Three computers which achieve normal and standby control of the elevators, ailerons, and THS.

Correct! Wrong!

In normal operations, ELAC1 and ELAC2 control the elevators and the horizontal stabilizer, and the green and yellow hydraulic jacks drive the left and right elevator surfaces respectively.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

In normal operations, only ELAC2 controls the elevators and the horizontal stabilizer, and the green and yellow hydraulic jacks drive the left and right elevator surfaces respectively.

Failure to retract the flaps after takeoff will:

Result in automatic flap and slat retraction at 220 kt.

Result in automatic flap and slat retraction at 210 kt.

Activate the wing tip brakes.

Result in automatic flap retraction at 210 kt.

Correct! Wrong!

Two control surfaces that have mechanical backup are:

Elevator and rudder.

Horizontal stabilizer and rudder.

Speed brakes and rudder.

Correct! Wrong!

Mechanically backed-up control surfaces:

Are mechanically connected to the cockpit controls.

Require hydraulic power for actuation.

All statements are correct.

Correct! Wrong!

In the case of an extraordinary unpredictable external event (e.g. mid-air collision) the flight parameters may go far beyond the limits of the protected envelope. In this case, specific control laws are activated to ensure aircraft recovery, and to allow a safe continuation of the flight. This is called “Abnormal Attitude Law”.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Auto ground spoilers are armed by pulling the spoiler lever up to expose a white collar. A memo on the E/WS confirms arming.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

The FLAP lever sends signal to Slat Flap Control Computer (SFCC) to command movement.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Aileron actuation - Each aileron has two electrically controlled hydraulic servojacks. One of these servojacks per aileron operates at a time. Each servojack has two control modes:

Active: Jack position is controlled electrically. Damping: Jack follows surface movement.

Normal: Jack position is actuated hydraulically. Damping: Jack is controlled electrically.

Active: Jack position is controlled hydraulically. Damping: Jack position is controlled electrically.

Correct! Wrong!

FAC generated slat and flap extension, retraction, and limiting speeds are visually displayed on which of the following?

All statements are correct.

The lower ECAM F/CTL page.

The MCDU perf page.

Both pilot’s PFD airspeed displays.

Correct! Wrong!

The wing tip brakes are:

Electric brakes.

Electrically actuated.

Mechanically controlled, hydraulically actuated.

Hydraulically actuated.

Correct! Wrong!

Which altitude limitation is associated with high lift devices?

Max altitude for extension is 25, 000 ft.

Max altitude for extension is 27, 000 ft.

Max altitude for extension is 20, 000 ft.

Max altitude for extension is 22, 000 ft.

Correct! Wrong!

The FAC’s primarily control which control surface?

Elevator and aileron.

Rudder.

Elevator.

Aileron.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the true statement concerning the Spoiler Elevator Computers (SECs)?

Three computers which achieve spoiler control and standby elevator and THS control.

Two computers which achieve spoiler control and standby elevator and THS control.

Three computers which achieve spoiler control and normal elevator and THS control.

Correct! Wrong!

To select speedbrakes inflight, the pilot should:

Pull up on the speed brake handle and move it aft.

Push down on the speed brake handle and move it forward.

Push down on the speed brake handle and move it aft.

Correct! Wrong!

Aileron droop may best be confirmed by checking which of the following?

The lower ECAM FLT/CTL page.

The position of the ailerons on the exterior preflight inspection.

The position of the flap handle.

Correct! Wrong!

Sideslip target - In the case of an engine failure at takeoff, or at go-around, the sideslip index on the PFD changes from _____.

White to yellow.

White to blue.

Yellow to blue.

Blue to white.

Correct! Wrong!

What is true concerning the side stick takeover push button?

All statements are correct.

If the takeover push button is depressed for more than 40 seconds, the onside system will retain priority after the push button is released.

The last pilot to depress the push button has priority.

Correct! Wrong!

Mechanical control of the THS is available from the pitch trim wheel at any time if:

The ELAC2 is operative.

Either the green or yellow hydraulic system is functioning.

Both the green and yellow hydraulic system are functioning.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens in the side stick-neutral high speed protection mode?

The autopilot disengages, bank angle limit is 35 degrees and the aircraft rolls wings level and pitches to 10 degrees to slow down to VMO/MMO - 20 kt.

The autopilot disengages, bank angle limit is 40 degrees and the aircraft rolls wings level and pitches up to slow down to VMO/MMO.

The autopilot disengages, bank angle limit is 30 degrees and the aircraft is 25 degrees roll limited.

The autopilot disengages, bank angle limit is 45 degrees and the aircraft is 25 degrees roll limited.

Correct! Wrong!

With the autopilot engaged, the FMGC computes the rudder trim orders. The rudder trim rotary switch and the rudder trim reset pushbutton are not active.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Horizontal stabilizer trim automatically resets to zero degrees after landing.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The spoiler panels are the only flight control surfaces with no redundant control.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

The 2 FACs (Flight Augmentation Computers) are for:

Normal elevator, stabilizer control, and aileron control.

Normal and standby elevator, and aileron control.

Spoilers control, standby elevator, and stabilizer control.

Electrical rudder control.

Correct! Wrong!

Should both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained after the _____ are extended.

Gear.

Flaps.

Slats.

Correct! Wrong!

Where does the SFCCs obtain AOA and air data information from?

ADC.

ADIRU.

SEC.

ELAC.

Correct! Wrong!

Locked flaps or slats may be caused by the Wing Tip Brakes (WTB) locking the affected surface movement if _____ are detected.

Uncommanded movement.

Assymmetry, overspeed, or uncommanded movement.

Overspeed or uncommanded movement.

Assymmetry, overspeed, symmetrical runaway or uncommanded movement.

Correct! Wrong!

A-LOCK pulsing _____ on the E/WD indicates that the slats have been locked due to high angle of attack and/or low speed

Green.

White.

Blue.

Amber.

Correct! Wrong!

The alpha speed lock function:

Will inhibit slat retraction during an inadvertent movement of the flap selector at high AOA or low speeds.

Automatically raises the flaps if retraction has not been accomplished by 210 kt.

Will inhibit flap retraction during an inadvertent movement of the flap selector at high AOA or low speeds.

Correct! Wrong!

In Pitch Normal Law Flight Mode, pitch trim is:

Automatic with or without the autopilot engaged.

Automatic as long as the autopilot is engaged.

Manual without the autopilot engaged.

Correct! Wrong!

Can you manually trim the rudder with the autopilot engaged?

No.

Yes.

Correct! Wrong!

The rudder trim rotary selector has no effect, when the autopilot is engaged.

To disable a side-stick, you have to depress the red take-over button on the active stick. Holding the button down for 40 seconds will electrically lock the other stick out until its own red take-over button is pushed again.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

In pitch normal law, the elevator control changes from the normal mode to a protection mode when the angle of attack is greater than:

Alpha Max.

Alpha Prot.

Alpha Floor.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements best describes the Load Alleviation function (LAF)?

Helps the pilot control the airplane.

Relieves wing structure loads by deflecting only the spoilers.

Relieves wing structure loads by deflecting the ailerons and spoilers.

Relieves wing structure loads by deflecting the ailerons.

Correct! Wrong!

Elevator actuation - Two electrically controlled hydraulic servojacks drive each elevator.

In normal operation one jack is in active mode. The other jack is in damping mode. Some maneuvers cause the second jack to become active.

One jack is used during normal law and the other jack is used in alternate law.

The two jacks are used simultaneously.

Correct! Wrong!

If the active servojack fails, the damped one becomes active, and the failed jack is automatically switched to damping mode.

Airbus A320 – Flight Controls

Airbus A320 – Flight Controls

If the ground spoilers are armed and the speed exceeds 72 kt, the ground spoilers will automatically extend as soon as both thrust levers are reset to idle.

When is the Flight Mode active?

In Direct Law, the yaw damping is lost but turn coordination is still available. The yaw damping and turn coordination functions are lost.

What are the rudder trim rates?

Side sticks - If both priority buttons are pushed, the last pressed will give priority. The opposite sidestick can be permanently deactivated by pressing and holding the button for _____.

Seven flight control computers process pilot and autopilot inputs according to normal, alternate, or direct flight control laws.

You can degrade directly from Normal Law to Direct Law with gear down and a dual radio altimeter fault.

There are _____ that control the aircraft in pitch.

What computer normally commands the operation of the elevators and horizontal stabilizer?

What is the maximum flap setting for in-flight use of the spoilers?

Should the active elevator actuator fail, elevator control is:

When the landing gear is extended, pitch alternate law:

The autopilot will disconnect if the side stick takeover push button is depressed.

What kind of protections are provided if the aircraft is in Alternate Law?

What happens to high speed (VMO/MMO) when you are in Alternate Law?

When is alpha floor not available?

What happens in the event of a single ELAC failure?

When the flaps are extended, the ailerons:

Four hydraulically-operated wing tip brakes are installed to lock the flaps or slats in case of:

Let’s assume the F/O presses his takeover pushbutton and releases it after more than 40 seconds.

While on the ground in Roll Normal Law there is a direct relationship between sidestick deflection and the corresponding aileron and spoiler deflection.

The rudder deflection is limited depending on speed by the rudder travel limiter. The current rudder travel limit is shown on the F/CTL ECAM page by white ticks below the rudder scale.

In normal law, what is the maximum bank angle you can reach with the side stick fully deflected?

Selection of flaps one prior to takeoff will select which of the following?

There are ten spoilers (five each side) and they have several functions, each using different surfaces:

On the ground, a combined side stick deflection indicator is shown as a white cross on the attitude indicator. This indicates control surface positions.

If the ground spoilers are not armed and the speed exceeds 72 kt, the ground spoilers will automatically extend as soon as:

In Normal Law, what are the limits of Pitch Attitude protections with flaps Full.

The ailerons, elevators and pitch trim are powered by three independent actuators, each powered by a separate hydraulic source.

In Pitch Alternate Law the low Speed stability (nose down command) can be overridden by the sidestick.

With the aircraft in Pitch Alternate Law, roll is in _____ Law.

Is there any rudder pedal feedback for the yaw damping and turn coordination functions?

What happens to the rudder limits if both FAC’s fault?

Sidesticks provide electrical signals to the flight control computers. If both sidesticks are operated together:

In the event of a complete loss of electrical flight control signals, the airplane reverts to a _____ mode.

In direct law, there is a direct relationship between side stick and con troll surface positions.

With an elevator fault, the remaining elevator remains operative, but its deflection limits are reduced to prevent excessive torsional loads on the tail. Normal flight is possible in this configuration. If the elevators are lost entirely, they are automatically set to the neutral position.

The message WING TIP BRK ON appears on the E/WD. What does it mean?

When ground spoilers deploy automatically:

Can the crew make a flight control input that will over-stress the airplane in direct law?

What condition will cause auto flap retraction?

Turn coordination is available in Alternate Law.

Automatic rudder trim is provided at the rate of 5 degrees per second while the manual rudder trim rate is _____ up to a maximum of _____.

If both FAC’s fail, what happens to the rudder limiter?

The "SPEED BRK" memo on the E/WD will flash amber if Speed brakes are extended and:

Once activated the wing tip brakes:

Direct law is indicated by the ECAM message FCTL DIRECT LAW (PROT LOST). Auto-trim is not available. A "USE MAN PITCH TRIM" message appears on the FMA. Auto turn coordination and dutch roll damping are also lost.

Flight Control Data Concentrators (FCDC) acquire data from the ELACs and SECs and send it to the electronic instrument system (EIS) and the centralized fault display system (CFDS).

Automatic pitch trim is provided both on ground and in flight.

When deploying flaps when airborne, selecting 1 on the flap lever only moves the slats - i.e. configuration 1 is achieved rather than 1+F.

Roll control is achieved by:

Lift augmentation devices consist of:

A screwjack driven by _____ drives the stabilizer.

Are there any control surfaces with a mechanical backup?

In flight mode, control surface deflection is not directly proportional to side stick deflection. Instead, side stick input is a rate of roll demand in roll and a load factor demand in pitch.

The flight control surfaces are _____ controlled and _____ actuated.

Can the rudders be moved with both FAC’s inoperative?

The maximum deflection of the spoilers is:

Which of the following controls and monitors flaps and slats?

If angle of attack protection is active or flaps are in the configuration Full:

Which of the following will automatically reset after landing?

Following nosewheel touchdown, as the pitch attitude becomes less than 2.5 degrees for more than 5 seconds, pitch trim is automatically reset to zero.

In normal law, if one stick is rapidly pulled fully back, can the aircraft’s maximum allowable “G” load be exceeded?

What control surfaces do the FACs control?

What happens if you release the stick at 40 degrees of bank?

Which controls are used for the mechanical backup?

The ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) are for:

ALPHA/SPEED LOCK FUNCTION - This function inhibits slat retraction at high angles-of-attack and low speeds or high speeds.

If both pilots deflect their side sticks fully back:

If electrical power to a SEC fails:

The ground spoilers retract:

How many actuators are provided to control the ailerons and how many hydraulic sources supply these actuators?

Selection of flaps 1 in flight will select which of the following configurations?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the elevator aileron computers (ELACs):

In normal operations, ELAC1 and ELAC2 control the elevators and the horizontal stabilizer, and the green and yellow hydraulic jacks drive the left and right elevator surfaces respectively.

Failure to retract the flaps after takeoff will:

Two control surfaces that have mechanical backup are:

Mechanically backed-up control surfaces:

Auto ground spoilers are armed by pulling the spoiler lever up to expose a white collar. A memo on the E/WS confirms arming.

Automatic rudder trim is provided at the rate of 5 degrees per second while the manual rudder trim rate is _ up to a maximum of _.

The flight control surfaces are _ controlled and _ actuated.