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Trimming, Yaw Dampers, and Flight Envelope

The document consists of a series of questions related to aircraft trimming systems, yaw dampers, and flight envelope protection. It covers topics such as devices for pitch trimming, auto-trim functionality, runaway trim, and the effects of yaw dampers. Additionally, it addresses the alerts issued by the Flight Envelope Protection System and its capabilities in both conventional and fly-by-wire aircraft.

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Trimming, Yaw Dampers, and Flight Envelope

The document consists of a series of questions related to aircraft trimming systems, yaw dampers, and flight envelope protection. It covers topics such as devices for pitch trimming, auto-trim functionality, runaway trim, and the effects of yaw dampers. Additionally, it addresses the alerts issued by the Flight Envelope Protection System and its capabilities in both conventional and fly-by-wire aircraft.

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Trims, Yaw Damper & Flight Envelope

022.08 Q0001 : Which devices enable trimming in pitch?

1. Elevator trim tab


2. Elevator trim tab, variable incidence horizontal stabiliser
3. Rudder trim tab
4. Elevator trim tab, Aileron trim tab

022.08 Q0002 : Which statement about auto-trim is true?

1. It works in pitch and roll channel and is active when autopilot is active
2. It works in pitch and roll channel and is active when autopilot is inactive
3. It works in pitch channel only and is active when autopilot is inactive
4. It works in pitch channel only and is active when autopilot is active

022.08 Q0003 : Which statement describes the runaway trim?

1. Failure to activate trim device


2. trimming while aircraft is still on runway
3. Failure of trimming device, in which it does not stop at desired position
4. A system used to trim aircraft

022.08 Q0004 : The trimmable horizontal stabilizer is positioned by the auto trim system to _____.

1. off-load the elevator


2. off-load the rudder
3. off-load the ailerons
4. off-load the elevator and rudder

022.08 Q0005 : When does the Mach trim activate?

1. At low speed when the centre of pressure moves fore


2. At high speed when the centre of pressure moves aft
3. When the shock wave occurs
4. When the Mach number falls below the maximum operating Mach number
022.08 Q0006 : What is denoted by a green band on the pitch trim indicator?

1. Recommended pitch trim range for takeoff


2. Recommended pitch trim range for cruise
3. Recommended pitch trim range for landing
4. Safe operating range

022.08 Q0007 : Which statement describes the Mach Tuck?

1. It is the aft movement of the centre of pressure at high speeds


2. It is the fire movement of the centre of pressure at high speeds
3. It is the phenomenon of shock waves formation
4. It is the aft movement of the centre of gravity at high speeds

022.08 Q0008 : What control surface does the yaw damper affect?

1. Ailerons
2. Horizontal stabilizer
3. Elevator
4. Rudder

022.08 Q0009 : Which statement about the separate yaw damper system is true?

1. It moves the elevator without moving the sidestick or yoke


2. It moves the rudder and the rudder pedals
3. It moves the rudder without moving the rudder pedals
4. It moves the elevator and the sidestick or yoke

022.08 Q0010 : The yaw damper function is to minimise roll ratio in _____.

1. the Dutch roll


2. a turbulence
3. a wind shear
4. a steep turn

022.08 Q0011 : When does the Flight Envelope Protection System issue alerts?

1. When the aircraft exceeds some aerodynamic limits


2. When the aircraft is too close to the ground
3. When the aircraft is on collision course
4. When the fuel level is too low
022.08 Q0012 : What does the Flight Envelope Protection System in a conventional (non-fly-by-
wire) aircraft offer?

1. Bank angle and angle of attack protection


2. Overspeed and stall protection
3. Bank angle and overspeed protection
4. Pitch and bank angle protection

022.08 Q0013 : With regard to fly-by-wire aircraft, what Flight Envelope Protection system offers?
Select the most complete answer.

1. All answers are correct


2. Overspeed protection
3. Stall protection
4. Bank angle and pitch attitude protection

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