Explain the movement of the aileron. - Ans Outboard trailing edge of the wings that
controls the ROLL along the longitudinal axis.
Explain the leading edge flap control subsystem and what it controls. - Ans Controls the
Vehicle Management Computer (VMC) which controls the two wing Power Drive Units
(PDUs)
Define TEF and what they provide for flight. Identify there locations. - Ans Trailing
Edge Flaps (TEF) lowers the stall speed and increases drag.
They are located on the inboard trailing edge.
Discuss the independent movement of the horizontal stabilizers and there location.
- Ans They control the symmetrical movement on the pitch axis and asymmetrical
movement on the roll axis.
They are located on the horizontal stabilizers
What is the flight control surface that controls the yaw and its location. - Ans The
tail rudder controls YAW on the vertical axis and is located on the aft of the vertical
stabilizer.
What is the purpose of the wing folding system? - Ans Used to fold, spread, and lock the
Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wings from 0-90 degrees.
, Can be operated from the cockpit and MVI
Discuss the design of the landing gear subsystem. - Ans A tricycle design consisting
of main and nose landing gear extension and retraction wheel and brakes, nose
wheel steering, position and warning, and the arresting gear
What does the nose landing gear strut assembly provide and how many chambers
does it consist of? - Ans Provides landing, takeoff, taxi energy absorption and tire
runway compliance
It is a Dual Chamber System
Explain the purpose of the launch bar and its location. - Ans Located on the forward
side of the nose landing gear and it engages the catapult
Discuss the purpose of the nose wheel steering. - Ans Directional control during taxi and
takeoff procedures using the pedals
Explain the main landing gear and identify the components. - Ans It has one main
wheel and retracts forward into a well at the forward edge of the wings
How is the drag brace attached and what is its purpose in the Main Landing Gear - Ans It
is attached to the airframe with a swivel fitting and to the strut with a rotating collar, it
unlocks the MLG for retraction
Explain the Trunnion function during retraction. - Ans The trunnion axis rotates
the piston and wheel during retraction.
What do Built in jacks provide and there location? - Ans Built in jack adaptors are
provided for the main landing gear axle to assist the tire, wheel, and brake maintenance
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