Flight Control MCQs : Here you will find MCQ Questions related to "Flight Control" in Aircraft Maintenance. These Flight Control MCQ Questions Will help you to improve your Aircraft Maintenance knowledge and will prepare you for various Examinations like Competitive Exams, Placements, Interviews and other Entrance Exmaniations
Question 1
A conventional fixed-wing aircraft flight control system consists of?
A. flight control surfaces
B. the respective cockpit controls
C. connecting linkages
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: A conventional fixed-wing aircraft flight control system consists of flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkages, and the necessary operating mechanisms to control an aircraft's direction in flight.
Question 2
A control yoke also known as a ?
A. centre stick
B. side-stick
C. control column
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: A control yoke (also known as a control column), centre stick or side-stick (the latter two also colloquially known as a control or joystick), governs the aircraft's roll and pitch by moving the ailerons (or activating wing warping on some very early aircraft designs) when turned or deflected left and right, and moves the elevators when moved backwards or forwards.
Question 3
Which circuit has reservoirs, filters, pipes, valves and actuators?
A. mechanical circuit
B. hydraulic circuit
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Ans : B
Explanation: The hydraulic circuit, which has hydraulic pumps, reservoirs, filters, pipes, valves and actuators. The actuators are powered by the hydraulic pressure generated by the pumps in the hydraulic circuit. The actuators convert hydraulic pressure into control surface movements.
Question 4
A _________ is a device that is attached to the control column, which shakes the control column when the aircraft is about to stall.
A. stick shaker
B. Artificial feel devices
C. Power-by-wire
D. Fly-by-wire
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Ans : A
Explanation: A stick shaker is a device (available in some hydraulic aircraft) that is attached to the control column, which shakes the control column when the aircraft is about to stall.
Question 5
Drag is increased so as to __________
A. Decrease turbulence
B. Accelerate the aircraft to a safe speed for landing
C. Slow the aircraft to a safe speed for landing
D. Increase thrust
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Ans : C
Explanation: Drag is increased so as to slow the aircraft to a safe speed for landing. Drag offers negative impact to the airspeed thus slowing down the aircraft, thereby offering a safe landing.
Question 6
What is the rotation about longitudinal axis called?
A. Pitch
B. Roll
C. Yaw
D. Jaw
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Ans : B
Explanation: The axis passing through the aircraft from nose to tail is called as longitudinal axis. Rotation about the longitudinal axis is called roll. Further, the angular displacement about it is called bank.
Question 7
A fly-by-wire (FBW) system replaces manual flight control of an aircraft with an electronic interface.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Can be true or false
D. Can not say
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Ans : A
Explanation: A fly-by-wire (FBW) system replaces manual flight control of an aircraft with an electronic interface
Question 8
Which of the following controls the pitch of an aircraft?
A. Falps
B. Rudder
C. Spoiler
D. Elevator
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Ans : D
Explanation: The elevator is a flight control surface controlling the pitch of an aircraft. It is also responsible for adjusting the angle of attack, and hence the lift of an aircraft. It is usually located at the ear of an aircraft.
Question 9
The rudder is a part of __________
A. Undercarriage
B. Empennage
C. APU
D. Engine
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Ans : B
Explanation: The rudder is a part of the empennage. More specifically, it is mounted on the vertical stabilizer, at the rear end of the aircraft. If the pilot pushes the left pedal, rudder is deflected left and similarly when the pilot pushes the right pedal, rudder is deflected right.
Question 10
Mechanical or manually operated flight control systems are the most basic method of controlling an aircraft.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Can be true or false
D. Can not say
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Ans : A
Explanation: Mechanical or manually operated flight control systems are the most basic method of controlling an aircraft