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Flight Controls
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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
FLIGHT CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-00-CC. . . 1
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FLIGHT CONTROLS - MULTIPLE USE SYSTEMS/UNITS - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-09-CC. . . 8


MULTIPLE USE SYSTEMS/UNITS - FLIGHT CONTROLS HYDRAULIC MODULAR PACKAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MULTIPLE USE SYSTEMS/UNITS - FLIGHT CONTROL HYDRAULIC ISOLATION VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MULTIPLE USE SYSTEMS/UNITS - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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General Abbreviations and Acronyms

The flight controls keep the airplane at the necessary A/P - autopilot
attitude during flight. They have movable surfaces on A/S - airspeed
the wing and the empennage. These are the two types of C/W - control wheel
flight control systems:
cntl - control
- Primary gnd - ground
- Secondary. LE - leading edge
MLG - main landing gear
Primary Flight Control System NLG - nose landing gear
PCU - power control unit
The primary flight control system moves the airplane
S/B - speedbrake
about three axes: lateral, longitudinal, and vertical.
The primary flight control system has these components: SOV - shutoff valve
stab - stabilizer
- Aileron (2) sec - section
- Elevator (2) TE - trailing edge
- Rudder. vlv - valve
xfer - transfer
Secondary Flight Controls

The secondary flight controls improve the lift and


handling properties of the airplane. The secondary
flight control system has these components:
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- Leading edge devices (10)


- Trailing edge flaps (4)
- Spoilers and speedbrakes (10)
- Horizontal stabilizer.

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RUDDER
YAW
LONGITUDINAL
AXIS

ELEVATORS (2)
LATERAL
AXIS

HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER

FLAPS (4)
SPOILERS (10)
AILERONS (2)

LE FLAPS (4) LE SLATS (6)


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ROLL
PITCH

VERTICAL
AXIS

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General Horizontal Stabilizer

The flight control indication and control components The electric trim switches (not shown) are on the
are in the flight compartment. outboard side of each control wheel.

Aileron Stall Warning

The control wheel is on the top of the elevator control The stall warning test switches are on the P5 aft
column. The aileron trim indication (not shown) is on overhead panel.
the top of the control wheel.

Elevator

The control columns are forward of the pilot seats.

Rudder

The rudder pedals are forward of the pilot seats.

Flaps and Slats

The alternate flap switches are on the flight control


panel on the P5 forward overhead panel. The indication
for the leading edge devices is on the P5 aft overhead
panel. The trailing edge flaps indication is on the P2
center instrument panel.
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Spoilers and Speedbrakes

A green SPEED BRAKE ARM light and an amber SPEED BRAKE


DO NOT ARM light are on the P1 panel.

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FLT CONTROL STANDBY LE DEVICES


A B HYD FLAPS
LOW a TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
STBY STBY QUANTITY 3 3
RUD RUD EXT EXT
LOW a
PRESSURE FULL FULL
OFF OFF EXT EXT
A ON B ON
1 6
ALTERNATE FLAPS 2 5
3 4
OFF
SLATS SLATS
LOW a LOW a UP TEST STALL WARNING TEST
PRESSURE PRESSURE NO.1 NO.2
OFF
SPOILER
LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
ARM DOWN
A B
STALL WARNING TEST PANEL
OFF OFF FEEL DIFF
PRESS a
ON ON SPEED TRIM
FAIL a
MACH TRIM
YAW DAMPER FAIL a

YAW AUTO SLAT


DAMPER a FAIL a

OFF
CONTROL
ON WHEEL (2)
FLIGHT CONTROL PANEL

2 5
1
10
SPEED BRAKE UP 15
TRAILING EDGE
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DO NOT ARM LIGHT FLAP POSITION


SPEED BRAKE RUDDER 25
INDICATOR
FLAPS
SPEED BRAKE DO NOT ARM
a PEDALS LEADING EDGE 40
30
ARMED LIGHT SPEED BRAKE (2 PAIR) FLAPS IN
ARMED
g CONTROL TRANSIT LIGHT LE FLAPS
TRANSIT
LE FLAPS
EXT
LEADING EDGE
a g
COLUMN (2) FLAPS EXTENDED
P1 CAPT LIGHT
INSTRUMENT P2 CENTER
PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL

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General A stabilizer override switch is on the P8 aft
electronic panel.
Some of the flight control indication and control
components in the flight compartment are on the control
stand.

Aileron

The aileron trim switches are on the aileron/rudder


trim panel on the P8 aft electronic panel.

Rudder

The rudder trim control and the rudder trim indicator


are on the aileron/rudder trim panel on the P8 aft
electronic panel.

Flaps and Slats

The flap lever is on the P10 control stand.

Spoilers and Speedbrakes

The speedbrake lever is on the P10 control stand.

Horizontal Stabilizer
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These controls and indications for the horizontal


stabilizer are on the P10 control stand:

- Captain and first officer stabilizer trim wheels


- Stabilizer trim indicator
- Stabilizer trim cutout switches.

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SPEED BRAKE LEVER

STABILIZER
TRIM WHEEL (2)

FLAP LEVER

STABILIZER TRIM
INDICATOR (2)

STABILIZER TRIM
CUTOUT SWITCHES

RUDDER TRIM
15 10 5 0 5 10 15

LEFT RIGHT
P10 CONTROL STAND
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AILERON
NOSE NOSE STAB TRIM CAB DOOR
LEFT R RIGHT
U
D OVERRIDE
D CAB DOOR
LEFT RIGHT UNLOCKED
WING WING E
R a
DOWN DOWN NORMAL

AILERON/RUDDER STABILIZER TRIM OVERRIDE/


TRIM PANEL CABIN DOOR CONTROL PANEL

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General Flight Control Hydraulic Isolation Valves

The flight controls system has some multiple use The flight control hydraulic isolation valves control
components. This section supplies information for these hydraulic pressure to the flight control hydraulic
multiple use components: components in the tail of the airplane.

- Flight control cables


- Flight control panel
- Flight control hydraulic modular packages
- Flight control hydraulic isolation valves.

Flight Control Cables

You use the flight control cables to give manual input


to each flight control system.

Flight Control Panel

The flight control panel has hydraulic control switches


and caution lights for several of the flight control
systems.

Flight Control Hydraulic Modular Packages

The two flight controls hydraulic modular packages


control and monitor hydraulic pressure to the flight
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controls. Each package contains these components:

- Flight controls shutoff valve


- Low pressure warning switch
- Spoiler shutoff valve
- Compensator cartridge.

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CABLES

FLT CONTROL STANDBY


A B HYD LOW PRESSURE
LOW a WARNING SWITCH
STBY STBY QUANTITY
RUD RUD LOW a
PRESSURE
OFF OFF
A ON B ON
ALTERNATE FLAPS
OFF
LOW a LOW a UP
PRESSURE PRESSURE SPOILER FLIGHT CONTROLS
OFF
SHUTOFF SHUTOFF VALVE
SPOILER
A B ARM DOWN VALVE
FLIGHT CONTROL
OFF OFF
HYDRAULIC ISOLATION VALVES
FEEL DIFF
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PRESS a
ON ON SPEED TRIM
FAIL a
MACH TRIM
YAW DAMPER FAIL a
AUTO SLAT
YAW
DAMPER a FAIL a COMPENSATOR
CARTRIDGE
OFF

ON
FLIGHT CONTROL
FLIGHT CONTROL PANEL HYDRAULIC MODULAR PACKAGE
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Purpose The spoiler shutoff valves have 28v dc motors. The
respective spoiler switch on the flight control panel
The flight controls hydraulic modular packages have the controls each valve. They are normally open which
components that control the hydraulic pressure to the allows pressure to the spoilers.
primary flight controls and to the flight spoilers.
The low pressure warning switch is downstream of the
Location flight control valve. It turns on an amber light when
it senses low pressure to the flight controls.
The flight controls hydraulic modular packages are on
the forward bulkhead of the main landing gear wheel The compensator cartridge maintains return fluid
well. The system A package is on the left and the pressure of 40-70 psi to the aileron, rudder, and
system B package is on the right. elevator PCUs when the hydraulic system is OFF. This
provides wind gust protection for the control surfaces.
Physical Description
Training Information Point
Each flight controls hydraulic modular package is a
manifold assembly and contains these components: The system A and system B flight controls hydraulic
modular package are interchangeable.
- Flight controls shutoff valve
- Spoiler shutoff valve The flight controls shutoff valves and the spoiler
- Low pressure warning switch shutoff valves are interchangeable. You can replace the
- Compensator cartridge. valve and motor as a unit or you can replace just the
motor.
The flight controls shutoff valve and spoiler shutoff
valve each have a position indicator/manual override
lever with positions 1 and 2.
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Functional Description

The flight control shutoff valves have 28v dc motors.


The respective flight control switch on the flight
control panel controls each valve. They are normally
open which allows pressure to the flight controls.

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LOW
PRESSURE
WARNING
SWITCH

FLIGHT
FLIGHT CONTROL
SPOILER SHUTOFF
SHUTOFF VALVE
MAIN GEAR WHEEL WELL VALVE
(LOOKING FORWARD)
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POSITION
INDICATOR/MANUAL
OVERRIDE LEVER
COMPENSATOR
CARTRIDGE

FLIGHT CONTROLS HYDRAULIC MODULAR PACKAGE


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Purpose Training Information Point

The flight control hydraulic isolation valves control You must remove the cover to close one or more of the
the hydraulic pressure to the tail flight control isolation valves. The cover can not be installed unless
components. Use the valves to removed hydraulic all of the valves are open.
pressure from a component during maintenance.
All of the isolation valves must be open and the cover
Location installed for dispatch of the airplane.

The flight control hydraulic isolation valves are in


the right side on the airplane inside the stabilizer
compartment.

Physical Description

The flight control hydraulic isolation valves are in a


manifold assembly. Six valves control hydraulic system
A and system B pressure to these components:

- Rudder main power control unit


- Elevator power control unit
- Elevator feel computer.

Each valve operates with a lever to two positions, open


or closed.
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Placards on the airplane structure (not shown) next to


each valve identify which valve controls pressure to
which component.

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SYSTEM B
PRESSURE
RUDDER
PRESSURE
FUSE COVER
(REF)

ELEVATOR

RUDDER
SYSTEM B
ELEVATOR
FEEL
COMPUTER
ELEVATOR

RUDDER
SYSTEM A
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ELEVATOR
FEEL
COMPUTER

FWD FWD
SYSTEM A
PRESSURE
STABILIZER COMPARTMENT HYDRAULIC ISOLATION VALVES

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General

This is the system A and B hydraulic distribution to


the primary flight controls. The pressure goes to the
flight control hydraulic modular package. Then it goes
through the flight controls shutoff valve. A low
pressure warning switch monitors for low pressure to
the flight controls. Then the pressure goes to the
using components.
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ELEVATOR DUAL
SYSTEM A FLIGHT CONTROLS FEEL ACTUATOR SYSTEM B
TO FLIGHT PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PRESSURE TO FLIGHT
SPOILERS FLIGHT CONTROLS SPOILERS
(3, 6) DIFFERENTIAL SHUTOFF VALVE (2, 7)
PRESSURE
SWITCH

A B

FEEL COMPUTER

A ELEVATOR A/P B
ACTUATOR (2)
TO SYSTEM A TO SYSTEM B
RETURN RETURN
SYSTEM A FLIGHT CONTROLS SYSTEM B FLIGHT CONTROLS
HYDRAULIC MODULAR PACKAGE P P HYDRAULIC MODULAR PACKAGE
R R

ELEVATOR
PCU (2)

AILERON R R
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PCU (2) A B
P P
A B

AILERON A/P FLIGHT CONTROL


ACTUATOR (2) RUDDER
MAIN PCU HYDRAULIC ISOLATION
A B VALVE (6)

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AILERON AND AILERON TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-11-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AILERON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Purpose PCU - power control unit
S/B - speedbrake
The ailerons control the flight attitude of the SOV - shutoff valve
airplane around the longitudinal axis.
stab - stabilizer
Location TE - trailing edge
xfer - transfer
The ailerons are on the wing outboard trailing edge.

Roll Control

During roll control, the aileron on one wing moves up


and the aileron on the other wing moves down.

The pilots turn the control wheels to control roll


manually. When engaged, the autopilot automatically
controls the ailerons. During autopilot operation,
actuators give inputs to move the control wheels.

The flight spoilers also supply roll control.

See the flight spoiler control system section for more


information on the spoiler and speedbrake control.(AMM
PART I 27-61)

Abbreviations and Acronyms


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A/P - autopilot
A/S - airspeed
C/W - control wheel
LE - leading edge
MLG - main landing gear
NLG - nose landing gear
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LONGITUDINAL
AXIS
AILERON

AILERON
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ROLL

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General Manual Operation - Aileron Trim

The pilots use the aileron control wheels to move the The aileron trim switches and the trim actuator let the
ailerons and flight spoilers. The autopilot, when flight crew trim out unwanted control wheel forces.
engaged, automatically controls them. When the pilots move the aileron trim switches on the
aileron/rudder trim panel, the switches send a signal
Manual Operation - Control Wheels to the aileron trim actuator. The trim actuator moves
the feel and centering unit. This movement goes to the
The flight crew uses two conventional control wheels to aileron PCU. Aileron PCU movement mechanically moves
control the roll attitude of the airplane. A transfer the aileron through the wing cables and quadrant.
mechanism supplies a mechanical link between the
control wheels. If one control wheel cannot move, the The control wheels also move to supply an indication on
other continues to control. the top of the control wheel column.

The control wheel gives mechanical input to the power Autopilot Operation
control unit (PCU) through cables and linkages.
Hydraulic pressure goes to the PCU and makes the When engaged, the autopilot system gives mechanical
housing move. The aileron PCU movement mechanically input to the feel and centering unit. This movement
moves the aileron through the wing cables and the goes to the aileron PCU. The aileron PCU movement
quadrant. mechanically moves the aileron through the wing cables
and the quadrant.
Manual Operation - Control Wheels - Manual Reversion
See the digital flight control system section for more
During manual reversion, the control wheel gives information on the aileron autopilot operation.
mechanical input to the power control unit (PCU)
through cables and linkages. Mechanical stops in the Flight Spoilers
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PCU make the housing move. The aileron PCU movement


mechanically moves the aileron through the wing cables The flight spoilers also supply roll control. When the
and the quadrant. aileron PCU moves, it supplies an input to the flight
spoiler system.

See the flight spoiler control system section for more


information on the spoiler and speedbrake control.

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AILERON
CONTROL WHEELS

LEFT RIGHT
WING WING
DOWN DOWN

AILERON/RUDDER AILE STAND


TRIM PANEL (P8)

AILERON TRIM FLIGHT SPOILER


ACTUATOR SYSTEM

AILERON FEEL AND


CENTERING MECHANISM AILERON PCU (2) AILERON (2)
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AUTOPILOT AILERON AUTOPILOT


SYSTEM ACTUATOR (2)
LEGEND
ELECTRICAL
MECHANICAL

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General Aileron Control Wheel Drum

These are the components of the aileron control system: Control wheel input from the captain and first officer
control wheels goes through the aileron control wheel
- Aileron control wheels (2) drum to the aileron left body cables.
- Aileron control wheel drum
- ACBA and ACBB; bus drum cables Control Cables
- AA and AB, left and right body cables
- ABSA and ABSB, left and right wing cables Bus drum cables ACBA and ACBB connect the left and
- Aileron control quadrant right control wheels together.
- Aileron feel and centering unit
- Aileron power control units (2) left body cables AA and AB provide inputs from the
- Aileron body quadrants (2) control wheels to the aileron control quadrant during
- Ailerons and wing quadrants (2) normal operation.
- Balance panels (2) and tabs (2)
- Aileron spring cartridge Left and right wing cables ABSA and ABSB transmit force
- Aileron transfer mechanism and lost motion device. from the body quadrant to the wing quadrant to move the
ailerons.
Aileron Control Wheels
Right body cables AA and AB provide follow-up to the
The aileron control wheels transmit pilot inputs to the transfer mechanism and lost motion device.
aileron trim control system. Forces from the captain
control wheel go through an input shaft to the aileron Aileron Control Quadrant
control wheel drum. Forces from the first officer
control wheel go through an input shaft to the aileron The aileron control quadrant connects to the aileron
bus drum and cables. Input forces from the first input shaft. The aileron control quadrant transmits
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officer go through the bus drum cables to the captain force from the left body cables through the aileron
bus drum. input shaft to the aileron feel and centering unit and
aileron power control units.

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Aileron Feel and Centering Unit Balance Panels and Tabs

The aileron feel and centering unit connects to the The aileron balance panels and tabs use aerodynamic
bottom of the aileron input shaft. When the shaft forces to help decrease the force necessary to move the
moves, feel force is provided by two springs in the ailerons in flight.
feel and centering unit.
Aileron Spring Cartridge
During electric trim, the pilots move the aileron trim
switches on the aisle stand. This sends a signal to the During normal operation, the aileron spring cartridge
aileron trim actuator. The trim actuator moves the provides an input from the aileron system to the flight
aileron feel and centering unit. This moves the aileron spoiler system. If a jam occurs, the aileron spring
input rods and the aileron PCUs. Input from the trim cartridge and the transfer mechanism isolate the
actuator to the feel and centering unit also backdrives aileron system from the flight spoilers.
the aileron control wheels to a new neutral position.
Aileron Transfer Mechanism and Lost Motion Device
Aileron Power Control Units
During normal operation, the aileron transfer mechanism
The two aileron power control units (PCUs) move the transmits force from the right control wheel to the bus
aileron body quadrants. The PCU rod end is fixed and drum cables. If a jam occurs, the transfer mechanism
the housing moves the aileron body quadrants. Input and the aileron spring cartridge isolate the aileron
from the aileron input shaft is transmitted through system from the flight spoilers.
input rods to the PCUs.

Aileron Body Quadrants

The aileron body quadrants move the aileron left and


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right wing cables and wing quadrants. The upper aileron


body quadrant also moves the aileron spring cartridge.

Ailerons and Wing Quadrants

The aileron wing quadrants transmit forces from the


aileron body quadrants and wing cables to the ailerons.

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BUS DRUM (2)


ACBA SPOILER CONTROL DRUM
TRANSFER MECHANISM
AND LOST MOTION DEVICE
ACBB (12 DEGREES WHEEL)

AILERON
CONTROL
DRUM
AA AB

AA AB
ABSA

ABSB
AILERON
CONTROL
QUADRANT
WING
QUADRANT (2)
ABSB AILERON (2)
SPOILER CONTROL
ABSA QUADRANT BALANCE TAB (2)

AILERON SPRING
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CARTRIDGE
BODY QUADRANT (2)
AILERON PCU (2)

AILERON A/P MECHANICAL STOPS (2)


ACTUATOR (2) (3 DEGREES WHEEL DELAY)
INPUT RODS (2)
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General

The aileron and aileron trim control system has


components in these locations:

- Flight compartment
- Forward equipment compartment
- Body.

Flight Deck Components

These are the flight compartment components:

- Control wheels on the control columns


- Trim switches on the aileron/rudder trim control
panel.

Forward Equipment Compartment Components

These are the forward equipment compartment components:

- Aileron control wheel drum


- Aileron transfer mechanism.

Body Components
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The body components are the input cables.

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CONTROL
WHEELS
AILERON
AILERON TRIM
SWITCHES

LEFT RIGHT
WING WING
DOWN DOWN

AILERON/RUDDER TRIM
CONTROL PANEL

AILERON CONTROL
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WHEEL DRUM
AILERON TRANSFER
MECHANISM

INPUT FWD
CABLES FWD

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General

The aileron and aileron trim control system also has


components in these locations:

- Main landing gear wheel well


- Wings.

Main Landing Gear Wheel Well Components

These are the components in the main landing gear wheel


well:

- Autopilot actuator (2)


- Input shaft
- Aileron feel and centering unit
- Aileron trim actuator
- Aileron PCU (2)
- Aileron body quadrant (2).

Wing Components

These are the components in the wing:

- Output cables
- Aileron wing quadrant
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- Balance panel
- Aileron
- Aileron balance tab.

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CONTROL AILERON QUADRANT (2)
QUADRANT PCU (2)
AILERON WING
QUADRANT

BALANCE
PANEL

AILERON TRIM
ACTUATOR
AUTOPILOT
ACTUATOR (2)

INPUT
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RODS
BALANCE TAB (2)

FWD AILERON ASSEMBLY FWD


FEEL AND AILERON
CENTERING INPUT
UNIT SHAFT
AILERON PCU LINKAGE
(VIEW FROM LEFT MLG WHEEL WELL)
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General The cables also move the input rod. This moves the
input cranks in the aileron PCUs. Now hydraulic
The ailerons and the flight spoilers make up the pressure goes to the PCU.
lateral system. The pilot moves the control wheels to
operate these surfaces. Below is a typical right turn Control Input Complete
input and how the lateral system operates.
Hydraulic pressure pushes the PCU housing to move left.
Neutral Position This moves the aileron body quadrants counterclockwise.
Wing cable tension moves the ailerons.
When the aileron control wheels are in the neutral
position, the aileron trim indicator on top of the When the aileron PCU housing moves, it also causes the
control wheel shows the amount of aileron trim. aileron spring cartridge to move left. This moves the
spoiler input rod and the right body cables. This
The feel and centering unit is balanced. The roller centers the lost motion device in the transfer
stays in the bottom of the cam and the springs are not mechanism.
extended.
When the spoiler input rod moves, it gives an input to
The aileron PCUs input cranks are at neutral. There is the spoiler mixer to control the position of the flight
no hydraulic input to the PCU. spoilers.

Right Roll Control Input Manual Operation

To roll right, the captain turns the control wheel If hydraulic pressure is OFF, the control sequence is
clockwise. This will also move the bus drum at the the same as described above.
first officer column within the limit of the lost
motion device.
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The aileron control cables move the roller to roll up


on the cam of the feel and centering unit. The springs
extend and resist the input force to supply the feel
force.

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(3 DEGREES WHEEL DELAY)
ACBB
AA AB AA AB

NEUTRAL POSITION
(PRESSURE IS PORTED
TO THE ACTUATOR)

TRANSFER MECHANISM
AND LOST MOTION DEVICE
(12 DEGREES WHEEL)

RIGHT ROLL AILERON BODY


CONTROL INPUT PCU (2) QUADRANT (2)
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(SPRING EXTENDED)

(ROLLER OUT OF NEUTRAL)

CONTROL INPUT COMPLETE


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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
FLIGHT SPOILER CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-61-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPOILER CONTROL QUADRANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPOILER ACTUATOR QUADRANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FLIGHT SPOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPEEDBRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-62-CC. . . 16


GENERAL DESCRIPTION - CABLE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SPEEDBRAKE LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FORWARD COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AUTO SPEEDBRAKE MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
GROUND SPOILER CONTROL VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
GROUND SPOILER BYPASS VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GROUND SPOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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General See the speedbrake control section for more information
on the speedbrake control system.(AMM PART I 27-62)
The spoilers help the ailerons control airplane roll
around the longitudinal axis. They also supply Auto Speedbrake Control
speedbrake control to reduce lift and increase drag
during landing and refused takeoff. The auto speedbrake function supplies automatic
extension or retraction of all the spoilers during
There are five spoilers on each wing. There is one landing and refused takeoff.
spoiler inboard of each engine strut, and four spoilers
outboard of each engine strut. Each spoiler has a See the speedbrake control system section for more
number, 0 through 9 (from left to right). The ground information on the auto speedbrake function.(AMM PART I
spoilers are the two most outboard and the one most 27-62)
inboard spoiler on each wing. All the other spoilers
are flight spoilers. Abbreviations and Acronyms

Roll Control deg - degrees


FCC - flight control computer
During roll control, the flight spoilers on one wing ft - feet
move up and all the other spoilers stay down.
fwd - forward
The pilots manually control roll with the control gnd - ground
wheels. When the autopilot is in autoland, the Hz - hertz
autopilot commands the flight spoilers. in - inch
MLG - main landing gear
Speedbrake Control PCU - power control unit
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RTO - refused takeoff


During speedbrake control, the spoilers on both wings
move symmetrically. sect - section
spdbk - speedbrake
The pilots manually command speedbrake control with a sw - switch
speedbrake lever on the aisle stand. The autopilot does sys - system
not control the speedbrake function. TD - time delay
TE - trailing edge
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AILERON

FLIGHT
SPOILERS
(6 AND 7)

GROUND
SPOILERS
(5, 8, AND 9)

FLIGHT
SPOILERS
(2 AND 3) AILERON

GROUND
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SPOILERS
(0, 1, AND 4)

LONGITUDINAL
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General actuators move the flight spoilers only if there is a
large amount of trim.
The flight crew uses the control wheels and speedbrake
lever to manually move the flight spoilers. The See the ailerons section for more information on the
autopilot controls them during autoland. aileron and aileron trim control system.

Manual Operation - Control Wheels Autopilot Operation

The flight crew uses the control wheels to control the When engaged, the autopilot system gives mechanical
roll attitude. The control wheel gives mechanical input input to the aileron system. The aileron PCUs supply
through the feel and centering unit to the aileron inputs to the flight spoiler actuators. The actuators
power control units (PCUs). The aileron PCUs supply move the flight spoilers if the flight control
mechanical inputs through the spoiler mixer and ratio computers (FCCs) command the actuators to move the
changer to the flight spoiler actuators. Hydraulic control wheel more than 11 degrees.
pressure from the spoiler shutoff valves goes to the
actuators. After 11 degrees of control wheel movement, See the ailerons section (27-11) and digital flight
a control valve in each flight spoiler actuator lets control section (22-11) for more information on the
hydraulic power move the actuators. Each actuator moves aileron autopilot operation.
a flight spoiler.
Speedbrake Operation
The flight crew uses the spoiler shutoff switches on
the P5 aft overhead panel to close the spoiler shutoff The flight crew uses the speedbrake lever to control
valves. This stops the hydraulic power to the flight the speedbrake operation. The speedbrake lever supplies
spoiler actuators and the flight spoilers move down. mechanical inputs through the spoiler mixer and ratio
changer to the flight spoiler actuators. The spoiler
There is no manual reversion for the flight spoilers. mixer mixes the control wheel input with the speedbrake
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lever input. The actuators move the flight spoilers on


Manual Operation - Aileron Trim each wing symmetrically.

During aileron trim, the aileron trim switches cause See the speedbrake control system section (27-62) for
the trim actuator to move the feel and centering unit. more information on the speedbrake control system.
This movement goes to the flight spoiler actuators. The

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AILERON
SPOILER
A B

LEFT RIGHT
WING WING OFF OFF
CONTROL WHEELS DOWN DOWN
ON ON

AILERON TRIM
SWITCHES (P8) SPOILER SHUTOFF
SWITCHES (P5)

AILERON
TRIM SPEEDBRAKE LEVER
ACTUATOR SPOILER SHUTOFF
VALVES (2)

FEEL AND SPOILER MIXER FLIGHT SPOILER


CENTERING AILERON
PCU (2) AND RATIO CHANGER ACTUATORS (4)
UNIT
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AILERON
FCC (2) AUTOPILOT
ACTUATOR (2)
FLIGHT SPOILERS (4)

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General the ratio changer and sends the ground spoiler commands
to the ground spoiler control valve. The ground spoiler
These are the components of the flight spoiler control control valve lets the ground spoilers operate.
system:
See the speedbrake control system section for more
- Spoiler control quadrant information on the ground spoilers and the ground
- Spoiler ratio changer spoiler control valve.(AMM PART I 27-62)
- Spoiler mixer
- Flight spoiler actuator quadrants (4) Flight Spoiler Actuator Quadrants
- Flight spoiler actuators (4).
The flight spoiler actuator quadrants send the commands
The flight spoiler control system gets inputs from the to the flight spoiler actuators.
control wheels and the speedbrake lever.
Flight Spoiler Actuators
Spoiler Control Quadrant
The flight spoiler actuators use hydraulic power to
The spoiler control quadrant gets inputs from the move the flight spoilers.
control wheels and the aileron PCUs. The quadrant sends
these inputs to the spoiler ratio changer.

Spoiler Ratio Changer

The spoiler ratio changer gets inputs from the spoiler


control quadrant and the speedbrake lever. The ratio
changer sends the commands to the spoiler mixer. The
commands then go from the spoiler mixer through the
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ratio changer to the flight spoiler actuator quadrants.

Spoiler Mixer

The spoiler mixer combines the inputs from the spoiler


control quadrant and the speedbrake lever. The spoiler
mixer then sends the flight spoiler commands back to

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6

GROUND SPOILER
CONTROL VALVE

SPOILER
RATIO CHANGER
SPOILER CONTROL
QUADRANT SPOILER
MIXER
3
FLIGHT
2 SPOILER
SPEEDBRAKE
LEVER ACTUATOR

CONTROL
WHEEL

AILERON FLIGHT SPOILER


SPRING ACTUATOR QUADRANT
CARTRIDGE
TRANSFER
MECHANISM BODY
QUADRANT
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General

The components of the flight spoiler control system are


in the main landing gear wheel well and the wings.

Main Landing Gear Wheel Well Components

The spoiler ratio changer and spoiler mixer are on the


forward bulkhead in the MLG wheel well. The spoiler
control quadrant is above the MLG wheel well. To get
access to the spoiler control quadrant, remove the
floor panel in the passenger compartment.

Wing Components

These components are at the fixed trailing edge (TE) of


the wings:

- Flight spoiler actuator quadrants


- Flight spoiler actuators.

To get access to these components, extend the TE flaps.


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SPOILERS

SPOILER
CONTROL
QUADRANT

SPOILER MIXER AND


SPOILER RATIO CHANGER
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FWD
FLIGHT
FWD SPOILER
ACTUATOR
FLIGHT SPOILER
MLG WHEEL WELL ACTUATOR QUADRANT
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Purpose Functional Description

The spoiler control quadrant transmits inputs from the During normal operation of the lateral controls,
aileron control system to the flight spoiler control control wheel inputs go through the aileron spring
system. cartridge to the spoiler control quadrant shaft. The
shaft moves the spoiler ratio changer input rod to make
Location the spoiler cable system move. The shaft also moves the
quadrant, which causes the first officer control wheel
The spoiler control quadrant is above the MLG wheel cables to move.
well. To get access, remove a floor panel in the
passenger compartment. If the captain control wheel cables do not move freely,
inputs from the first officer control wheel cables go
The spoiler control quadrant shaft extends from the to the spoiler control quadrant. A lost motion device
quadrant through the MLG wheel well ceiling. The end of for the first officer control wheel cables gives a
the shaft attaches to the forward bulkhead of the MLG delay to the input. This lost motion device is part of
wheel well. the aileron transfer mechanism.

Physical Description See the aileron and aileron trim control system section
for more information on the aileron spring cartridge
The spoiler control quadrant and shaft have connections and the aileron transfer mechanism.(AMM PART I 27-11)
to these items:
Training Information Point
- First officer control wheel cables
- Aileron spring cartridge When you replace the shear rivets for the aileron
- Spoiler ratio changer input rod. spring cartridge crank, obey this caution:
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The shaft has four shear rivets on the crank that CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE THE SHEAR RIVET HOLES LARGER. YOU
connects to the aileron spring cartridge. The shear WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE QUADRANT SHAFT AND
rivets let the spoiler cable system move if the aileron THE AILERON INPUT CRANK.
cable system does not move freely and the aileron
spring cartridge jams.

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FLOOR PANEL CONTROL
(IN PASSENGER QUADRANT
COMPARTMENT FLOOR)
SPOILER CONTROL
QUADRANT SHAFT

SPOILER RATIO
CHANGER INPUT ROD
SPOILER MIXER
AND SPOILER
RATIO CHANGER

SPOILER
CONTROL SHEAR
QUADRANT RIVETS
FWD (4)

AILERON
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SPRING
CARTRIDGE

FWD

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR MLG WHEEL WELL


(LOOKING DOWN THROUGH (LOOKING FORWARD)
THE FLOOR PANEL)
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Purpose Training Information Point

The spoiler actuator quadrants receive mechanical You use the adjustment bolt on the input arm to rig the
inputs from the spoiler output quadrants on the spoiler flight spoiler actuator. The flight spoiler adjustment
ratio changer. The spoiler actuator quadrants send is done with the control wheel turned 11 degrees. The
these inputs to the spoiler actuators. flight spoiler should begin to move up when the control
wheel rotates to 11 degrees.
Location

There are eight spoiler actuator quadrants. One


quadrant attaches to the wing rear spar below each
flight spoiler. To get access to these quadrants,
extend the TE flaps.

Physical Description

Each spoiler actuator quadrant moves an actuator link.


The actuator link turns the input arm that connects to
the spoiler actuator.

There are two shear rivets on the shaft of the spoiler


actuator quadrant. If the spoiler actuator does not
move freely, the pilot turns the control wheel until
the shear rivets shear. This permits continuous
operation of the other flight spoilers.
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The shear indication lines, on the upper and lower


parts of the spoiler quadrant shaft, show if the shear
rivets have sheared when the lines are not aligned.

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SPOILER
ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT
BOLT SHEAR
RIVET
(2)

SPOILER

FWD
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ARM LINK ACTUATOR INDICATION
QUADRANT LINES
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Purpose Training Information Point

The flight spoilers help control the roll of the When you rig the spoilers, keep a small gap between the
airplane. spoiler and the TE flap.

Location When you do maintenance around the spoilers, obey this


warning:
Each spoiler has a number, 0 through 9 (from left to
right). There are two flight spoilers on each wing. The WARNING: DO NOT PUT A PART OF YOUR BODY BETWEEN THE
flight spoilers are at the fixed trailing edge of the SPOILER AND THE WING UNLESS YOU REMOVE THE
wings, between the engine struts and the ailerons. HYDRAULIC POWER. THE SPOILERS CAN CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONS.
Physical Description

The flight spoilers are composite materials. The flight


spoilers are interchangeable.

Functional Description

The flight spoilers operate in the air and on the


ground. They use inputs from the control wheel and the
speedbrake lever.

The flight spoilers start to move up when the control


wheel turns more than 11 degrees or when the speedbrake
lever moves more than the ARMED detent. The flight
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spoilers are at their maximum positions when the


control wheel turns more than 87 degrees or when the
speedbrake lever moves to the UP position.

The flight spoilers move up a maximum of 40 degrees.

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4 SPOILERS
3
2
1
SPOILER 0

SPOILER PANEL

SPOILER UP

SPOILER DOWN
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General - Speedbrake takeoff warning switch
- Ground spoiler bypass valve proximity sensors.
The pilot uses the speedbrake lever to manually move
the ground spoilers. The auto speedbrake actuator The speedbrake takeoff warning switch sends lever
automatically controls them. The ground spoilers only position data to the landing gear logic shelf. The
move when the speedbrake lever moves while the airplane logic shelf uses this data for takeoff warning. See the
is on the ground. takeoff warning system section (27-09) for more
information.
Manual Operation
The two ground spoiler bypass valve proximity sensors
The flight crew uses the speedbrake lever to move the are used for air/ground indication and control. See the
ground spoilers up. The speedbrake lever gives air/ground system section (32-09) for more information.
mechanical input through the speedbrake forward drum
and lever brake to the spoiler mixer and ratio changer. Automatic Operation
The spoiler mixer mechanically moves the ground spoiler
control valve. The ground spoiler control valve sends The auto speedbrake module controls the automatic
hydraulic system A pressure to the ground spoiler operation of the speedbrakes. The auto speedbrake
bypass valve. A cable from the right main landing gear module uses data from these sources:
torsion links moves the ground spoiler bypass valve
when the airplane is on the ground. The ground spoiler - Speedbrake arming switch
bypass valve then sends hydraulic power to the ground - Speedbrake refused takeoff switch
spoiler actuators, which move all the ground spoilers. - Antiskid/autobrake control unit (ACU)
There is one actuator for each outboard ground spoiler - Air/ground relays (2)
and two actuators for each inboard ground spoiler. - Autothrottle switches (2).

There is no manual reversion for the ground spoilers. The auto speedbrake module sends commands to the auto
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speedbrake actuator during a landing or a refused


The speedbrake lever position sensor sends data to the takeoff. The auto speedbrake actuator moves the
flight data recorder. speedbrake forward drum and lever brake. This causes
the speedbrake lever to move. The input to the spoiler
These components send data to the E11 landing gear mixer and ratio changer is the same as the manual
logic shelf: operation. This causes all the ground spoilers to move
up.

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Indications

The auto speedbrake module controls the amber SPEED


BRAKE DO NOT ARM light and the green SPEED BRAKE ARMED
light. The SPEED BRAKE ARMED light shows when the
automatic operation of the speedbrake system arms
correctly. The SPEED BRAKE DO NOT ARM light shows when
the automatic operation of the speedbrake system does
not arm correctly.
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SPEEDBRAKE SPOILER MIXER HYDRAULIC


FORWARD DRUM AND SYSTEM A
AND LEVER BRAKE - ANTISKID CONTROL RATIO CHANGER
UNIT
- AIR/GROUND
RELAYS (2)
- AUTOTHROTTLE FLIGHT SPOILER
SWITCHES (2) SYSTEM GROUND SPOILER
CONTROL VALVE

AUTO SPEEDBRAKE
ACTUATOR
GROUND SPOILER
BYPASS VALVE

SPEEDBRAKE PROXIMITY
REFUSED TAKEOFF RIGHT MAIN LANDING SENSOR (2)
(RTO) SWITCH GEAR TORSION LINKS
SPEEDBRAKE LEVER

SPEED BRAKE
SPEEDBRAKE DO NOT ARM
ARMING SWITCH a

SPEED BRAKE GROUND SPOILER


ARMED g ACTUATORS (8)
AUTO SPEEDBRAKE SPEEDBRAKE
MODULE (E4-2) LIGHTS (P1)
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SPEEDBRAKE - AIR/GRD
TAKEOFF WARNING - TAKEOFF WARN
SWITCH GROUND SPOILERS (6)
LANDING GEAR LOGIC SHELF (E11)

SPEEDBRAKE FLIGHT DATA


LEVER POSITION RECORDER
SENSOR

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General Ground Spoiler Bypass Valve

These are the components of the speedbrake control A push/pull cable moves the ground spoiler bypass valve
system: when the airplane is on the ground. When the bypass
valve moves, it permits hydraulic system A pressure to
- Speedbrake lever go from the ground spoiler control valve to the ground
- Auto speedbrake actuator spoiler actuators.
- Ground spoiler control valve
- Ground spoiler bypass valve Ground Spoiler Actuators
- Ground spoiler actuators.
The ground spoiler actuators use hydraulic system A
Speedbrake Lever pressure to move the ground spoilers.

The speedbrake lever sends mechanical inputs to the


spoiler ratio changer. The ratio changer sends the
inputs to the spoiler mixer. When the speedbrake lever
moves 31 degrees, the spoiler mixer moves the ground
spoiler control valve.

Auto Speedbrake Actuator

The auto speedbrake actuator moves the speedbrake lever


during landings and refused takeoffs (RTOs).

Ground Spoiler Control Valve


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The ground spoiler control valve sends hydraulic power


to the ground spoiler bypass valve when the speedbrake
lever moves 31 degrees.

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GROUND
SPOILERS

GROUND
SPOILER
GROUND SPOILER
CONTROL VALVE

GROUND
SPOILER

FLIGHT
SPOILERS

GROUND
PUSH/PULL SPOILERS
CABLE

GROUND SPOILER
BYPASS VALVE SPOILER
SPEEDBRAKE MIXER
LEVER GROUND
SPOILER
RATIO SPOILER
CHANGER ACTUATOR
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AUTO SPEEDBRAKE
ACTUATOR SPEEDBRAKE
LEVER
CABLES

FWD

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Purpose speedbrake lever is full up (48 degrees) the flight
spoilers move 40 degrees.
The pilots use the speedbrake lever to move the
spoilers. All the spoilers move up when the airplane is This table shows the position of the flight spoilers
on the ground, and only the flight spoilers move up and the ground spoilers at some of the speedbrake lever
when the airplane is in the air. positions. All positions are shown in degrees.

Location
Flight Ground
Speedbrake
Detent Spoiler Spoiler
The speedbrake lever is on the P10 control stand. Lever Angle
Position Position
Physical Description 0 DOWN 0 0
4 ARMED 0 0
The speedbrake lever has detents at these positions: start to
5 - 8 - 0
move
- Down between
- Armed 31 - 60
0 and 40
- Flight detent. 36 FLIGHT 26 60
UP (no
A placard adjacent to the speedbrake lever shows the 48 40 60
detent)
position of the lever. The up position on the placard
shows the maximum position of the lever.

Full travel of the speedbrake lever is 48 degrees from


the down detent to the up position. The friction force
on the speedbrake lever is approximately 25 lbs.
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When the speedbrake lever is more than 31 degrees, the


ground spoilers move 60 degrees.

When the speedbrake lever is at the FLIGHT detent (36


degrees) the flight spoilers move 26 degrees. When the

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DOWN

ARMED

SPEEDBRAKE
LEVER

FLIGHT
DETENT

P10 CONTROL STAND


UP
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LEVER
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Purpose Speedbrake Lever Brake

The speedbrake lever brake transfers speedbrake lever The lever brake receives inputs from the speedbrake
movement to the forward drum. It also supplies a lever and the auto speedbrake actuator. The lever brake
friction force to the speedbrake lever to prevent uses these inputs to move the forward drum.
accidental movement of the speedbrake lever.
The lever brake has a no-back brake assembly. This lets
The speedbrake forward drum connects the speedbrake movement of the auto speedbrake actuator backdrive the
lever to the speedbrake lever cables. The speedbrake speedbrake lever, but prevents the speedbrake lever
forward drum also has a cam that operate the speedbrake from moving the auto speedbrake actuator. It also lets
arming switch. The switch operates the auto speedbrake the pilot override the position of the auto speedbrake
function. actuator.

The auto speedbrake actuator moves the speedbrake lever Speedbrake Forward Drum
to operate the ground spoilers during landings and
refused takeoffs. The speedbrake forward drum receives inputs from the
lever brake and operates these components:
Location
- Speedbrake lever cables
These components are below the flight deck floor - Speedbrake arming switch
- Speedbrake lever position sensor.
- Speedbrake lever brake
- Speedbrake forward drum The speedbrake forward drum also has a detent cam. The
- Speedbrake arming switch detent cam has the arm detent and the flight detent for
- Speedbrake lever position sensor the speedbrake lever.
- Auto speedbrake actuator.
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The speedbrake lever cables supply inputs to the


To get access, go through the forward forward spoiler ratio changer.
equip[ment compartment access door.
Speedbrake Arming Switch

The speedbrake arming switch supplies inputs to the


auto speedbrake module for the auto speedbrake

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operation. This switch operates when the speedbrake
lever moves from the DOWN detent to the ARM detent.

Speedbrake Lever Position Sensor

The speedbrake lever position sensor sends data to the


flight data recorder. The speedbrake lever position
sensor is interchangeable with some of the other
position transmitters that send data to the flight data
recorder.

Auto Speedbrake Actuator

The auto speedbrake actuator connects to the speedbrake


lever brake. The actuator uses 28v DC power and has
internal limit switches. When the actuator extends, the
lever brake moves the speedbrake lever and the forward
drum. The forward drum moves the speedbrake lever
cables to operate the spoilers.

The auto speedbrake actuator does not move when the


pilot moves the speedbrake lever manually.
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SPEEDBRAKE LEVER
FLIGHT
COMPARTMENT
FLOOR CONTROL
ROD
LEVER
BRAKE

CONTROL STAND
AUTO
CONTROL SPEEDBRAKE
ROD ACTUATOR
FWD

ARM
DETENT
SPEEDBRAKE
FLIGHT ARMING SWITCH
DETENT
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SPEEDBRAKE
SPEEDBRAKE LEVER POSITION
FORWARD DRUM SENSOR
AUTO
SPEEDBRAKE SPEEDBRAKE
LEVER POSITION ACTUATOR
SENSOR SHAFT
SPEEDBRAKE LEVER
FWD CABLES TO SPOILER
RATIO CHANGER FWD

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Purpose the main landing gear wheels turn faster than 60 knots
and either the speedbrake arming switch closes or the
The auto speedbrake module controls the auto speedbrake speedbrake refused takeoff switch closes. There is one
function. light for each wheel.

Location Two of the lights (DS3 and DS4) also come on for four
seconds after the airplane goes from in the air to on
The auto speedbrake module is on the E3-2 rack in the the ground.
electronic equipment compartment.

Interfaces

The auto speedbrake module receives data from these


components:

- Speedbrake arming switch


- Speedbrake refused takeoff switch
- Engine throttle switches
- Antiskid control unit
- Air/ground relays.

The auto speedbrake module controls these components:

- Auto speedbrake actuator


- SPEEDBRAKE ARMED light
- SPEEDBRAKE DO NOT ARM light
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- Wheel spin-up lights on the auto speedbrake module


front panel.

Wheel Spin-Up Lights

There are four wheel spin-up lights on the auto


speedbrake module front panel. The lights come on when

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WHEEL SPIN-UP
LIGHTS (4)
DS 1
R
AUTO OUTBD
SPEEDBRAKE
MODULE DS 3
L
ANTISKID INBD

CONTROL
DS 4
UNIT (REF) RT
INBD
AUTO
DS 2 SPEEDBRAKE
L ACTUATOR
OUTBD

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT

AUT EED SPEED BRAKE


SPEEDBRAKE ARMING SWITCH BRAKE NTROL DO NOT ARM
a
SPEEDBRAKE REFUSED TAKEOFF SWITCH
P/N 65- SPEED BRAKE
ENGINE THROTTLE SWITCHES
S/N ARMED g
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ANTISKID CONTROL UNIT


SPEEDBRAKE
AIR/GROUND RELAYS LIGHTS (P1)

AUTO SPEEDBRAKE MODULE


(E3-2)

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Purpose

The ground spoiler control valve receives inputs from


the spoiler mixer and sends hydraulic system A pressure
to the ground spoiler bypass valve.

Location

The ground spoiler control valve is on the forward


bulkhead of the main landing gear wheel well. It is
right of the spoiler mixer and ratio changer.

Physical Description

A control rod connects the ground spoiler control valve


to the spoiler mixer. During speedbrake lever movement,
the control rod moves the ground spoiler control valve.

Training Information Point

You may use the rigging tool to connect and adjust the
control rod, but it is not necessary.
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TOOL

CONTROL
ROD FWD
SPOILER MIXER AND CONTROL
RATIO CHANGER ROD

GROUND SPOILER CONTROL VALVE


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FWD

MLG WHEEL WELL


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Purpose Training Information Point

The ground spoiler bypass valve lets the ground You can rig the ground spoiler bypass valve with the
spoilers operate only when the airplane is on the airplane weight on the wheels or with the airplane on
ground. jacks.

This valve sends hydraulic system A pressure from the


ground spoiler control valve to the ground spoiler
actuators when the right main landing gear compresses.

Location

The ground spoiler bypass valve is in the forward,


upper, right corner of the main landing gear wheel
well. It is outboard of the hydraulic system B
reservoir.

Physical Description

The ground spoiler bypass valve is a mechanically


operated hydraulic valve that is spring loaded to the
air mode position.

A push-pull cable attaches to the ground spoiler bypass


valve and to the right main landing gear upper torsion
link. When the right main landing gear compresses
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during landing, the cable pulls on the input crank of


the bypass valve. The bypass valve then moves to the
ground mode position and sends hydraulic power from the
ground spoiler control valve to the ground spoiler
actuators.

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CABLE

AIR SAFETY
SENSOR (REF)

FWD

MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL

PUSH-PULL
CABLE

GROUND SAFETY
SENSOR (REF)
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FWD

GROUND SPOILER BYPASS VALVE


SPEEDBRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - GROUND SPOILER BYPASS VALVE
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Purpose When you do maintenance around the spoilers, obey this
warning:
The ground spoilers reduce lift and increase drag of
the airplane during landing and refused takeoffs. WARNING: DO NOT PUT A PART OF YOUR BODY BETWEEN THE
SPOILER AND THE WING UNLESS YOU REMOVE THE
Location HYDRAULIC POWER. THE SPOILERS CAN CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONS.
There are three ground spoilers on each wing. The
ground spoilers are at the fixed trailing edge of the
wings. On each wing, there is one ground spoiler
inboard of the engine strut and two ground spoilers
just inboard of the aileron.

Physical Description

The ground spoilers are made of composite materials.


Both inboard ground spoilers are interchangeable. All
of the outboard ground spoilers are interchangeable.

Functional Description

The ground spoilers operate on the ground only. They


use inputs from the speedbrake lever.

The ground spoilers move up when the speedbrake lever


moves more than 31 degrees. All of the ground spoilers
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move up 60 degrees. Stops in the ground spoiler


actuators limit the movement of the ground spoilers.

Training Information Point

When you rig the spoilers, keep a small gap between the
spoiler and the TE flap.

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SPOILER 4 GROUND
SPOILER 1
GROUND
SPOILER 0

SPOILER PANE
(SHOWN UP)
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General When the speedbrake lever moves, the spoiler ratio
changer also operates the flight spoilers. See the
The pilots use the speedbrake lever to operate the flight spoiler control section for more information.
ground spoilers. The auto speedbrake module (AMM PART I 27-61)
automatically operates all the spoilers on the ground.

Manual Speedbrake Control

When the speedbrake lever moves, the speedbrake lever


cables move a quadrant in the spoiler ratio changer.
The ratio changer moves the spoiler mixer, which
supplies an input to the ground spoiler control valve.
When the speedbrake lever moves 31 degrees, the ground
spoiler control valve sends hydraulic power to the
ground spoiler bypass valve.

A push-pull cable connects the ground spoiler bypass


valve to the right main landing gear torsion link. When
the airplane is on the ground, this cable opens the
ground spoiler bypass valve. This permits hydraulic
pressure to go to the ground spoiler actuators. This
causes the ground spoilers to move up.

Auto Speedbrake Control

During landing and refused takeoffs, the auto


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speedbrake module operates the auto speedbrake


actuator. This actuator moves the speedbrake lever.
This operates the speedbrake cable system the same as
during manual speedbrake control. This causes the
ground spoilers to move up.

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SPOILER MIXER HYDRAULIC


AND SYSTEM A
RATIO CHANGER

SPOILER DOWN
SPOILER UP
SPEEDBRAKE AUTO
LEVER SPEEDBRAKE
ACTUATOR GROUND SPOILER
CONTROL VALVE
AIR
GROUND
GROUND SPOILER
BYPASS VALVE

RIGHT MAIN LANDING RAISE LOWER


GEAR TORSION LINKS
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OUTBOARD GROUND INBOARD GROUND INBOARD GROUND OUTBOARD GROUND


SPOILER ACTUATORS SPOILER ACTUATORS SPOILER ACTUATORS SPOILER ACTUATORS
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Elevator and Tab Control System
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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
ELEVATOR AND TAB CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-31-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONTROL COLUMN AND ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL QUADRANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ELEVATOR FEEL AND CENTERING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Purpose S/B - speedbrake
SOV - shutoff valve
The elevators control the pitch attitude of the stab - stabilizer
airplane about the lateral axis.
sec - section
Location TE - trailing edge
vlv - valve
The elevators are on the trailing edge of the xfer - transfer
horizontal stabilizer.

Pitch control

The pilots manually control the position of the


elevators with forward and aft movement of the control
column.

When the autopilot engages, it automatically controls


the position of the elevators. During autopilot
operation, the actuators backdrive the control columns.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

A/P - autopilot
A/S - airspeed
C/W - control wheel
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cntl - control
FCC - flight control computer
gnd - ground
LE - leading edge
MLG - main landing gear
NLG - nose landing gear
PCU - power control unit
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LATERAL
AXIS

HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
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PITCH

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General it gives a mechanical input to the elevator PCUs. See
the horizontal stabilizer trim control section for more
The pilot controls the elevators manually. The information about the elevator neutral shift functional
autopilot system controls them automatically. description.

Manual Operation - Control Columns Airspeed Input - Pitot Tubes

The pilot moves the control column forward or aft to Pitot tubes give pitot pressure to the feel computer.
control the pitch attitude of the airplane. The control The feel computer increases metered pressure to the
column gives mechanical input to the elevator power dual feel actuator in the feel and centering unit. The
control unit (PCU) through cables and linkages. The feel force increases as the airspeed increases.
elevator PCU uses hydraulic pressure to mechanically
move the elevator through the output torque tube. Elevator Tab

Autopilot Operation The elevator tab balances the elevator. As the elevator
moves, the tab moves in a direction that is opposite to
When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot system the elevator movement.
gives a mechanical input to the elevator PCU. See the
digital flight control system section for more
information.

Autopilot Operation - Mach Trim Actuator

The flight control computer (FCC) controls the mach


trim actuator. The mach trim actuator moves and gives a
mechanical input to the elevator PCUs. The mach trim
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system moves the elevators to prevent nose down forces


at high speeds.

Stabilizer Operation - Neutral Shift

The neutral shift function causes the elevators to move


when the stabilizer moves. When the stabilizer moves,

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COLUMN (2)

FCC (2)

AUTOPILOT
ACTUATOR (2) ELEVATOR
TAB (2)

FEEL AND
CENTERING ELEVATOR ELEVATOR (2)
UNIT PCU (2)

MACH TRIM DUAL FEEL


ACTUATOR ACTUATOR

ELEVATOR
STABILIZER FEEL
COMPUTER
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LEGEND
ELECTRICAL
MECHANICAL HYDRAULIC PITOT HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A TUBE (2) SYSTEM B
PNEUMATIC

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General Elevator Control Cables

These are the components of the elevator and tab The elevator left and right body control cables EA and
control system: EB move the elevator aft control quadrant, which
provides an input to the elevator input torque tube.
- Control columns (2)
- Elevator forward control quadrants (2) Elevator Input Torque Tube
- EA and EB; left and right body cables
- Elevator aft control quadrants (2) Pilot and flight control computer inputs move the
- Elevator input torque tube elevator input torque tube. The elevator input torque
- Elevator power control units (2) tube moves the elevator PCU input rods.
- Elevator output torque tube
- Elevators (2) Elevator Power Control Units
- Elevator feel computer
- Elevator feel and centering unit The two elevator power control units (PCUs) move the
- Balance panels (6) and tabs (2) elevator output torque tube. The PCU rod end is fixed
- Neutral shift rods (2). and the housing moves the elevator output torque tube.
Input from the input torque tube is transmitted through
Control Columns input rods to the PCUs.

The control columns move the elevator forward quadrant Elevator Output Torque Tube
and the elevator control cables.
The output torque tube moves the elevators through the
If a jam occurs in one column, a breakout mechanism elevator control rods.
allows elevator input by the other column.
Elevators
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Elevator Forward Control Quadrants


The elevators attach to the rear spar of the horizontal
The elevator forward control quadrants connect to the stabilizer. They control the pitch attitude of the
control columns and transmit pilot forces through airplane by up or down movement.
control cables to the elevator input torque tube.

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Elevator Feel Computer Elevator Neutral Shift - Stabilizer Input

The elevator feel computer controls hydraulic pressure The stabilizer moves two elevator neutral shift rods.
to the elevator dual feel actuator. The feel computer The neutral shift rods provide an input to the
gets inputs from the horizontal stabilizer, pitot elevators through the mach trim actuator, the feel and
tubes, and hydraulic system A and B. centering unit, and the elevator input torque tube to
the PCUs. When the elevator input torque tube moves, it
Elevator Feel and Centering Unit also backdrives the control cables which move the
control columns to their new neutral position.
Feel force is provided by the feel and centering unit
and the dual feel actuator. Inputs to the feel and
centering unit are provided by the stabilizer, the
flight control computers, and elevator feel computer.
The stabilizer inputs go through the elevator neutral
shift rods. The flight control computer inputs go
through the mach trim actuator. The elevator feel
computer inputs go through the dual feel actuator. The
dual feel actuator adds a variable feel force to the
spring force in the feel and centering unit.

Balance Panels and Tabs

The elevator balance panels and tabs use aerodynamic


forces to help decrease the force necessary to move the
elevators in flight.
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Elevator Tab Control

The elevator tab functions as a balance tab. Elevator


movement causes pushrods to move the tab in the
opposite direction by an amount proportional to
elevator travel.

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TORQUE TUBE
ELEVATOR
PCU

ELEVATOR
CONTROL ROD

ELEVATOR PCU
HORIZONTAL INPUT ROD
STABILIZER
ELEVATOR

CONTROL MACH TRIM


COLUMN ACTUATOR
ELEVATOR FEEL AND
CENTERING UNIT
ELEVATOR
NEUTRAL
SHIFT RODS

ELEVATOR
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AUTOPILOT
ACTUATOR
INPUT
ELEVATOR INPUT
TORQUE TUBE
ELEVATOR ELEVATOR AFT
ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL CABLES CONTROL QUADRANT
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General - Elevator input torque tube
- Elevator PCUs (2)
The elevator components are in these six locations: - Elevator output torque tube
- Elevator feel and centering unit.
- Flight compartment
- Forward equipment compartment Vertical Stabilizer Components
- Empennage
- Vertical stabilizer The feel system pitot tubes are in the vertical
- Stabilizer jackscrew compartment stabilizer.
- Horizontal stabilizer.
Stabilizer Jackscrew Compartment Components
Flight Compartment Components
The elevator feel computer is in the stabilizer
These are the elevator components in the flight jackscrew compartment.
compartment:
Horizontal Stabilizer Components
- Control columns (2)
- FEEL DIFF PRESS light on the P5 forward overhead These are the elevator components on the horizontal
panel (not shown). stabilizer:

Forward Equipment Compartment Components - Elevators (2)


- Balance panels (6)
These are the elevator components in the forward - Elevator tab control mechanisms (2)
equipment compartment: - Elevator tabs (2).

- Elevator forward control quadrants (2)


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- Balance weights (2).

Empennage Components

These are the elevator components in the empennage:

- Elevator aft control quadrants (2)

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FWD

ELEVATOR TAB (2)


ELEVATOR (2)

ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR OUTPUT TORQUE
CONTROL TUBE
CABLES
PITOT
TUBE (2)

FWD ELEVATOR
FEEL FWD
COMPUTER
CONTROL
COLUMN (2)
ELEVATOR
PCU (2)
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ELEVATOR FEEL
AND CENTERING
ELEVATOR UNIT
FORWARD CONTROL
QUADRANT (2)
ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR ELEVATOR INPUT TORQUE
FWD TUBE
BALANCE AFT CONTROL
WEIGHT (2) QUADRANT (2)
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Purpose Functional Description

Each pilot uses a control column for pitch control The control columns move the forward input torque tube.
through the elevator forward control quadrants. This moves the elevator forward control quadrants and
the cables to control the elevator position.
Location
The column balance weights balance out the weight of
The two control columns are in the flight compartment. the upper part of the control column. This prevents
The elevator forward control quadrants are under the elevator input from the weight of the control column
flight compartment. when the pilot does not make a control input.

Physical Description

The control columns extend through the flight


compartment floor and attach to the elevator forward
control quadrants. The balance weights attach on each
forward control quadrant. There is a pitch force
transducer in each forward control quadrant.

See the digital flight control system section for more


information on the pitch force transducer.(AMM PART I
22-11)

The elevator control cables attach at the lower surface


of the quadrants. Each cable attaches to the quadrant.
Elevator up cables (EB) go directly aft. Elevator down
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cables (EA) go forward around the turnaround pulley and


then go aft.

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CONTROL
CABLES

ELEVATOR
CONTROL
COLUMN (2)

FLIGHT
COMPARTMENT
FLOOR (REF)

FORWARD INPUT
TORQUE TUBE

FWD
EA
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EB

PITCH FORCE ELEVATOR


TRANSDUCER BALANCE
EA WEIGHTS (2)
EB
ELEVATOR
FORWARD CONTROL
QUADRANT (2)

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Purpose

The elevator feel computer changes the control column


forces as the airspeed changes and the horizontal
stabilizer moves.

Location

The elevator feel computer attaches on the aft right


wall of the stabilizer compartment.

Physical Description

The elevator feel computer is a dual unit. The housing


has identical components for system A and for system B.

Functional Description

The elevator feel computer receives inputs from these


items:

- Pitot tubes through the pitot ports


- Hydraulic system A and B
- Horizontal stabilizer through the input rod.

The elevator feel computer uses these inputs to control


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the hydraulic pressure to the dual feel actuator on the


elevator feel and centering unit.

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AFT PRESSURE
BULKHEAD
STABILIZER
INPUT ROD

ACCESS THROUGH SECTION 48


ACCESS AND BLOWOUT DOOR

FWD

PITOT PORT (2)


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STATIC PORT (2)

FWD

ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER

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Purpose Functional Description

The elevator feel and centering unit gives variable The centering springs hold the roller in the center of
feel force to the pilot. It also moves the control the cam. When the control column moves, the cam turns
column to a neutral position when there is no input. with the shaft and moves the roller up on the cam. This
extends the springs and supplies a feel force to the
Location pilot.

The elevator feel and centering unit attaches to When the pilot releases the control column, the spring
structure on the empennage. force causes the roller to move to the cam detent. The
system moves to the neutral position.
Physical Description
Functional Description - Dual Feel Actuator
The elevator feel and centering unit has these
components: At high airspeeds, the elevator feel computer increases
the metered pressure to the dual feel actuator. The
- Housing system A and system B metered pressures are not equal.
- Centering spring (2) This moves the housing of the dual feel actuator to the
- Centering cam end of travel.
- Roller
- Centering linkage When the centering cam turns, the centering linkage
- Dual feel actuator. pulls against the highest of the two computed
pressures. This adds an adjustable extra feel force to
The mach trim actuator attaches on the top of the the feel and centering spring.
housing.
Autopilot Operation - Mach Trim
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The horizontal stabilizer connects with the housing


through the neutral shift rods, bellcrank, and the mach At high air speeds, the mach trim actuator rotates the
trim actuator. housing and centering cam. This gives a mechanical
input to the elevator system.

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See the digital flight control system section for more
information about the mach trim actuator operation.(AMM
PART I 22-11)

Stabilizer Trim

During stabilizer trim movement, the neutral shift rods


move and give mechanical input to the housing through
the bellcrank and the mach trim actuator. This moves
the elevators to a new neutral position.

See the horizontal stabilizer trim control system


section 27-41 for more information on the stabilizer
operation. (AMM PART I 27-41)
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STABILIZER

CONTROL ELEVATOR
COLUMN (2) PCU (2) ELEVATOR (2)

HORIZONTAL MACH TRIM


STABILIZER ACTUATOR

CENTERING
LINKAGE

ROLLER
FWD
HOUSING
ROLLER
ARM CENTERING
CAM

CENTERING
MACH TRIM SPRING (2)
ACTUATOR
DUAL FEEL
NEUTRAL SYSTEM B RETURN SYSTEM A ACTUATOR
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SHIFT METERED METERED


RODS FEEL AND PRESS PRESS
CENTERING
UNIT
BELLCRANK
ELEVATOR FEEL
COMPUTER
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General Autopilot - Elevator

The pilots manually control the position of the The DFCS uses the autopilot actuators to give a
elevators with forward and aft movement of the control mechanical input to the elevator input torque tube. The
columns. output from the input torque tube to the elevator PCUs
is the same as in the manual operation. During
The stabilizer mechanically controls the position of autopilot operation, the autopilot actuator input also
the elevators during stabilizer neutral shift. backdrives the control columns to the DFCS commanded
position.
The autopilot controls the position of the elevators
when it is engaged. See the DFCS section for more information about the
autopilot system.
The digital flight control system (DFCS) controls the
elevators during FCC-controlled neutral shift. Elevator Neutral Shift - Stabilizer Input

Manual Operation - Elevator When the stabilizer moves, it moves the two elevator
neutral shift rods. The neutral shift rods provide an
The pilots use the control column to operate the input to the elevators through the mach trim actuator,
elevator for pitch control. When the control column the feel and centering unit, and the elevator input
moves, it moves the elevator forward quadrant and the torque tube to the PCUs. When the elevator input torque
elevator control cables. The control cables move the tube moves, it also backdrives the control cables which
elevator aft control quadrant. This provides an input move the control columns to the new neutral position.
to the elevator input torque tube. Feel force is
provided by the feel and centering unit and dual feel Elevator Tab Control
actuator. The elevator input torque tube moves the
elevator PCU input rods. The input rods provide inputs The elevator tab is a balance tab. Elevator movement
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to the PCUs. The PCU rod end is fixed and the housing causes pushrods to move the tab in the opposite
moves the elevator output torque tube. The output direction by an amount proportional to elevator travel.
torque tube moves the elevators through the control
rods.

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TORQUE TUBE
ELEVATOR
PCU

ELEVATOR
CONTROL ROD

ELEVATOR PCU
HORIZONTAL INPUT ROD
STABILIZER
ELEVATOR

CONTROL MACH TRIM


COLUMN ACTUATOR

ELEVATOR
NEUTRAL
SHIFT RODS

ELEVATOR
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AUTOPILOT
ACTUATOR
INPUT
ELEVATOR INPUT
TORQUE TUBE
ELEVATOR ELEVATOR AFT
ELEVATOR FORWARD CONTROL CABLES CONTROL QUADRANT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-41-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FORWARD CONTROL MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AFT COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STABILIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Purpose PCU - power control unit
S/B - speedbrake
The horizontal stabilizer controls the pitch trim of SOV - shutoff valve
the airplane around the lateral axis.
stab - stabilizer
Location sec - section
TE - trailing edge
The horizontal stabilizer is on the aft section of the vlv - valve
fuselage. xfer - transfer

Trim Control

The pilots manually control the position of the


horizontal stabilizer with the stabilizer trim
switches. Also, the pilots can use the stabilizer trim
wheels on each side of the control stand.

When the autopilot is engaged, it controls the position


of the horizontal stabilizer. During autopilot or main
electric operation, the actuator backdrives the
stabilizer trim wheels.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

A/P - autopilot
A/S - airspeed
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C/W - control wheel


cntl - control
grd - ground
LE - leading edge
MLG - main landing gear
NLG - nose landing gear

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HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
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General Autopilot Operation

The pilots control the horizontal stabilizer manually The flight control computers (FCCs) give electric input
by the stabilizer trim wheels or electrically by the to the stabilizer trim actuator. During autopilot
stabilizer trim switches. The digital flight control operation, the stabilizer trim actuator operates the
system (DFCS) controls the stabilizer automatically. same as during manual electric operation but at a
decreased speed.
Electric Operation - Stabilizer Trim Switches
See the digital flight control system section (22-11)
The pilots operate two stabilizer trim switches for for more information on the stabilizer autopilot
main electric trim control. The switches are on the operation and the FCCs.
outboard side of each control wheel. The switches
control electric input to the stabilizer trim actuator. Column Switching Module
When the trim actuator operates, it moves the
stabilizer gearbox. When the stabilizer gearbox moves, The column switching module stops the stabilizer trim
it moves the stabilizer jackscrew which moves the when the pilot moves the control column in a direction
horizontal stabilizer. The gearbox also back drives the opposite to the trim direction.
stabilizer aft and forward cable drums. Movement of the
forward cable drum moves the manual trim wheels and Stabilizer Trim Override Switch
stabilizer indicator pointer. Limit switches control
the main electric and autopilot movement of the The pilots use the stabilizer trim override switch on
stabilizer. the aisle stand to bypass the column switching module
if there is a failure.
Manual Operation - Stabilizer Trim Wheels
Stabilizer Trim Cutout Switches
The pilots use the stabilizer trim wheels on the
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control stand to manually move the forward and aft The pilots use the stabilizer trim cutout switches on
cable drums. The aft cable drum moves the gearbox and the control stand to stop the main electric and
jackscrew. When the jackscrew moves, the horizontal autopilot runaway trim inputs to the stabilizer trim
stabilizer moves. The stabilizer also gives a actuator.
mechanical input to the elevator, through the neutral
shift rods. Movement of the manual trim wheels also
moves the stabilizer indicator pointer.

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Flaps Up Switch

The flaps up switch controls the main electric and


autopilot operation speed of the stabilizer trim
actuator. During main electric trim, the stab trim
actuator moves three times faster when the flaps are
not up. During autopilot trim, the stab trim actuator
moves two times faster when the flaps are not up.

Stabilizer Trim Limit Switches

Four of the stabilizer trim limit switches electrically


limit the range of stabilizer motion during main
electric and/or autopilot trim.

Two of the stabilizer trim limit switches are used for


the aural configuration warning if the stabilizer is
out of the greenband range during takeoff.

See the takeoff warning section (27-09) for more


information on takeoff warning operation.
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COLUMN STAB TRIM


SWITCHING FCC (2)
MODULE OVERRIDE

NORMAL

STAB TRIM STAB TRIM


MAIN AUTO OVERRIDE SW
ELECT NORMAL PILOT

CUT
OUT

STABILIZER
TRIM SWITCHES FLAPS UP
SWITCH

STABILIZER
TRIM LIMIT
SWITCH (6)

STABILIZER
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STABILIZER JACKSCREW/ STABILIZER


TRIM ACTUATOR STABILIZER
STABILIZER GEARBOX
TRIM WHEELS
STABILIZER STABILIZER AFT
FWD CABLE DRUM CABLE DRUM ELEVATOR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MECHANICAL STAB TRIM ACTUATOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
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General actuator if there is an uncommanded motion or runaway
of the trim actuator.
These are the components of the horizontal stabilizer
trim control system: Stabilizer Column Switching Module

- Stabilizer trim control switches (4) During electric trim operation, if the pilot gives an
- Stabilizer trim wheels (2) opposite direction to elevator control input, the
- Stabilizer column cutout switch column switching module makes the stabilizer electric
- Stabilizer forward cable drum trim stop. If the column switching module fails, the
- Stabilizer trim control cables stabilizer trim override switch allows operation of the
- Stabilizer aft cable drum stabilizer trim control switches.
- Stabilizer gearbox, jackscrew, and electric trim
actuator Stabilizer Forward Control Cable Drum
- Stabilizer
- Stabilizer trim limit switches (6) The forward cable drum moves the cables connected to
- Stabilizer trim override switch. the aft cable drum.

Stabilizer Trim Control Switches Stabilizer Trim Control Cables

The pilots operate the stabilizer trim control switches The stabilizer trim control cables connect the forward
for main electric pitch trim control. This gives control cable drum and aft cable drum together. Input
electric input to the stabilizer trim actuator. from the electric trim operation moves the aft cable
drum, which backdrives the forward control cable drum
Stabilizer Trim Wheels through the trim control cables. Manual input from the
stabilizer trim wheels, moves the aft cable drum
The pilots use the stabilizer trim wheels for manual through the forward control cable drum and trim control
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pitch trim control. The stabilizer trim wheels move a cables.


chain that drives the forward cable drum.
Stabilizer Aft Cable Drum
Stabilizer Trim Cutout Switches
The aft cable drum input moves the gearbox, jackscrew,
Pilots use the main electric or autopilot stabilizer stabilizer and forward control cable drum.
trim cutout switches to stop the stabilizer trim

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Stabilizer Gearbox, Jackscrew, and Electric Trim
Actuator

Input from the stabilizer trim switches control the


stabilizer trim actuator. The trim actuator input moves
the stabilizer gearbox and stabilizer jackscrew. When
the jackscrew turns, the leading edge of the stabilizer
moves. The gearbox also backdrives the aft cable drum.

Stabilizer

The stabilizer consists of a left, right, and center


section. It pivots at a hinge point located at the aft
end of the center section. A ball nut is attached to
the front spar fitting that connects to the jackscrew.
The stabilizer moves to a maximum of 4.2 degrees
leading edge up and 12.9 degrees leading edge down.

Stabilizer Trim Limit Switches (6)

Cam operated trim limit switches control the stabilizer


trim range. When the stabilizer moves, a cam operates
five limit switches.
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STABILIZER

HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER

STABILIZER TRIM
CONTROL SWITCH (TYP)
STABILIZER
TRIM WHEEL (2)
COLUMN ELECTRIC JACKSCREW
SWITCHING STAB TRIM
MODULE ACTUATOR
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AFT CABLE GEARBOX


DRUM

STABILIZER TRIM
FORWARD CONTROL CABLES
CABLE DRUM
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Purpose Indication

The pilot uses the stabilizer forward control mechanism When the forward control mechanism moves, it drives a
for manual input. jackshaft through a flexible cable which transmits
motion to a linkage that positions the indicator
Location needle.

The forward control mechanism is in the flight deck and Training Information Point
the forward equipment compartment.
The forward cable drum is on a housing attached to
Physical Description structure by two horizontal and two vertical suspension
points. Use the adjustable turnbuckles at these points
The forward control mechanism has these components: to align the forward mechanism and adjust the tension
in the chain and cable.
- Stabilizer trim wheels on control stand (2)
- Sprocket
- Chain assembly
- Forward cable drum.

The trim wheels and the sprocket are splined to a


control wheel shaft.

Functional Description

When the pilot turns the trim wheels, this moves the
sprocket and chain and drives the forward cable drum.
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This moves the cables that go to the aft cable drum.


The aft cable drum moves and drives the gearbox and
jackscrew and the stabilizer.

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WHEEL (2)

INDICATOR APL
NEEDLE (2) NOSE
DOWN
0

CG-% MAC
TAKE-OFF

10 20 30
STABILIZER TRIM
5
WHEEL SHAFT
INDICATOR
LINKAGE 10

15
APL
NOSE
UP
FORWARD
CABLE DRUM

STAB TRIM
INDICATOR (2)
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ADJUSTABLE TURNBUCKLES
AT HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SUSPENSION POINTS (4)

FORWARD EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT


ACCESS DOOR OPENING

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Purpose Functional Description - Input

The horizontal stabilizer trim control system The pilot or autopilot controls the stabilizer trim
components in the aft section of the airplane move the actuator. The pilot also controls the aft cable drum
leading edge of the stabilizer position with the stabilizer trim wheels. This is the
priority for control of the stabilizer:
Location
- Manual
The horizontal stabilizer components are in section 48, - Electric
aft of the rear pressure bulkhead. - Autopilot.

Physical Description The jackscrew gearbox receives inputs from the


stabilizer manual trim wheel cables and the stabilizer
The horizontal stabilizer components are: trim actuator. The stabilizer manual trim wheel cables
turn the aft cable drum. The aft cable drum or the
- Aft cable drum stabilizer trim actuator turns gears in the gearbox to
- Gimbal (2) turn the jackscrew. When the jackscrew turns, the
- Stabilizer trim actuator leading edge of the stabilizer moves. The gimbals
- Ball nut permit fore and aft motion of the jackscrew as the
- Jackscrew stabilizer moves.
- Safety rod.
Functional Description - Brakes
The gearbox connects to the bulkhead in the fuselage by
the lower gimbal. The upper gimbal connects the ball The gearbox has two internal brakes and a mechanical
nut to the stabilizer front spar fitting. clutch. Both of the brakes are ratchet type brakes. The
clutch lets the stabilizer manual trim wheel input
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The stabilizer trim actuator is a multi-speed DC motor. override the stabilizer trim actuator input.
It receives commands from the stab trim control switch
or the autopilot.

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BALL NUT HORIZONTAL


STABILIZER

UPPER
GIMBAL
JACKSCREW

HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER STAB TRIM GEARBOX
ACTUATOR

ACCESS THROUGH
SECTION 48 ACCESS
AND BLOWOUT DOOR

LOWER
GIMBAL
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AFT CABLE DRUM

STABILIZER MANUAL
TRIM WHEEL CABLES

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Purpose

The horizontal stabilizer supplies long-term pitch


control of the airplane.

Location

The horizontal stabilizer is at the aft section of the


fuselage.

Physical Description

The horizontal stabilizer assembly consists of a left


and right section attached to a center section.

Functional Description

The horizontal stabilizer moves a total of 17.1 degrees


in these directions:

- 4.2 degrees stabilizer leading edge up (airplane


nose down trim)
- 12.9 degrees stabilizer leading edge down
(airplane nose up trim).
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HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
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Rudder
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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
RUDDER AND RUDDER TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-21-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AFT RUDDER CONTROL COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAIN RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STANDBY RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RUDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Purpose

The rudder controls the flight attitude of the airplane


around the vertical axis.

Location

The rudder has a hinge aft of the rear spar of the


vertical stabilizer.

Yaw control

The pilots manually command a yaw input with the rudder


pedals. When engaged, the yaw damper automatically
makes small yaw corrections. During yaw damper
operation, there is no feedback to the rudder pedals.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

PCU - power control unit


SMC - stall management computer
Hz - hertz
v - volt
ac - alternating current
EHSV - electrohydraulic servo valve
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vlv - valve
soln - solenoid

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YAW
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General See the yaw damper system section for more information.

The pilot uses the rudder pedals or the rudder trim


control knob to control the rudder. The yaw damper
system automatically controls the rudder.

Manual Operation - Rudder Pedals

The flight crew uses the rudder pedals to control the


rudder through the cables and the hydraulic PCUs.

Manual Operation - Rudder Trim

The rudder trim control knob and the trim actuator let
the flight crew trim out unwanted rudder pedal forces.
When the pilot moves the rudder trim control knob on
the aisle stand, the control sends a signal to the
rudder trim actuator. The rudder trim actuator moves
the feel and centering unit. This also backdrives the
rudder pedals. This movement creates an input to the
rudder PCU. Rudder PCU movement mechanically moves the
rudder.

Yaw Damper

The yaw damper keeps the airplane stable around the


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vertical axis. When engaged, the yaw damper system


gives input to the main or the standby PCU. During
normal operation, the yaw damper coupler supplies
commands and the integrated flight systems accessory
unit supplies an engage signal to the main rudder PCU.
There is no yaw damper operation during manual
reversion.

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RUDDER PEDALS AND
FORWARD QUADRANTS RUDDER FEEL AND
CENTERING UNIT

MAIN PCU
RUDDER TRIM
15 10 5 0 5 10 15
RUDDER TRIM
LEFT RIGHT
AILERON ACTUATOR
NOSE NOSE
LEFT
R
RIGHT RUDDER
U
D
LEFT RIGHT D
WING WING E
DOWN DOWN R

AILERON/RUDDER YAW DAMPER YAW DAMPER


TRIM PANEL (P8) COMMAND ENGAGE
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YAW DAMPER INTEGRATED


COUPLER FLIGHT SYSTEMS
ACCESSORY UNIT
LEGEND
ELECTRICAL
MECHANICAL
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General Rudder Feel and Centering Unit

These are the components of the rudder control system: The feel and centering unit provides feel forces to the
rudder pedals.
- Rudder pedals (4) and forward quadrants (2)
- Left and right rudder control cables, RA and RB During electric trim operation, the pilots move the
- Rudder aft control quadrant rudder trim control on the aisle stand which sends a
- Rudder feel and centering unit signal to the rudder trim actuator. The rudder trim
- Main rudder power control unit actuator moves the rudder feel and centering unit. This
- Standby rudder power control unit moves the rudder torque tube and the main and standby
- Rudder. rudder PCU input rods and it backdrives the rudder
pedals to the new commanded position. The trim actuator
Rudder Pedals and Forward Quadrants movement also creates a new neutral position for the
feel and centering unit.
The rudder pedals move the forward control rods and bus
rods, which move the rudder forward quadrants. Main Rudder Power Control Unit

Rudder Control Cables The main rudder PCU piston moves and controls the
rudder position.
The rudder forward quadrants move the RA and RB rudder
cables. The cables move the rudder aft control Standby Rudder Power Control Unit
quadrant.
When the standby rudder system is operated, the standby
Rudder Aft Control Quadrant rudder PCU piston moves and controls the rudder
position.
The aft control quadrant moves the rudder quadrant
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output rod, which provides input to the rudder feel and Rudder
centering unit, torque tube, and input rods for the
main and standby rudder PCUs. The rudder attaches to the trailing edge of the
vertical stabilizer and moves left or right to control
yaw.

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STANDBY RUDDER PCU

MAIN RUDDER PCU


RUDDER
AFT CONTROL
QUADRANT

RUDDER FEEL AND


CENTERING UNIT

RA

RB
RUDDER
CONTROL
CABLES

RUDDER FORWARD
CONTROL QUADRANT (2)
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General Vertical Stabilizer

The rudder components are in these three locations: The vertical stabilizer has these rudder components:

- Flight compartment - Rudder aft quadrant


- Forward equipment compartment - Rudder torque tube
- Horizontal stabilizer compartment - Rudder feel and centering unit
- Vertical stabilizer. - Rudder trim actuator
- Main rudder PCU
Flight Compartment Components - Standby rudder PCU
- Rudder.
The flight compartment has these rudder components:

- Rudder pedals (4)


- Rudder trim control knob and rudder trim indicator
on the aileron/rudder trim panel.

Forward Equipment Compartment Components

The forward equipment compartment has these rudder


components:

- Rudder forward quadrant (2)


- Control rods (4)
- Bus rod.
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Horizontal Stabilizer Compartment

The pressure reducer bypass valve is in the horizontal


stabilizer compartment.

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STABILIZER
STANDBY
RUDDER RUDDER
PCU
RUDDER
AFT QUADRANT MAIN
RUDDER
PCU

RUDDER
FEEL AND
CENTERING
UNIT
RUDDER
TORQUE
TUBE
PRESSURE REDUCER FWD
RUDDER BYPASS VALVE
PEDALS RUDDER TRIM
ACTUATOR

RUDDER RUDDER
FORWARD CONTROL AFT
ROD (4) QUADRANT

RUDDER
FORWARD
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RUDDER TRIM
QUADRANT (2) 15 10 5 0 5 10 15

LEFT RIGHT
AILERON
NOSE NOSE
LEFT RIGHT
R
U
D
LEFT RIGHT D
WING WING E
DOWN DOWN R

RUDDER
FWD BUS ROD AILERON/RUDDER
TRIM PANEL (P8)
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Purpose

The aft rudder control components transmit rudder pedal


input to the hydraulic power control units.

Location

The aft rudder control components are in the vertical


stabilizer, forward of the hydraulic PCUs.

Physical Description

There are these aft rudder control components:

- Rudder aft quadrant


- Quadrant pushrod
- Rudder control torque tube with four cranks.

Functional Description

When the rudder cables move, they move the aft control
quadrant. This moves the quadrant output rod and the
torque tube with the four cranks. When the rudder
control torque tube turns, it moves the input rods to
the main PCU and to the standby PCU. It also turns the
feel and centering unit out of the detent position.
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RUDDER

TORQUE
TUBE
STANDBY
RUDDER PCU
INPUT ROD

RUDDER
QUADRANT
OUTPUT ROD RUDDER
MAIN PCU
INPUT ROD

RUDDER
AFT QUADRANT
CRANK (4)

FWD
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RUDDER FEEL AND


CENTERING UNIT
RUDDER
CABLES

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Purpose The yaw damper EHSV sends pressure to move the yaw
damper actuator when the yaw damper system is engaged.
The main rudder power control unit (PCU) uses system A
and system B hydraulic power to move the rudder.

Location

The main rudder PCU is above the rudder feel and


centering unit in the vertical stabilizer. To get
access to the PCU, remove the panel on the left side of
the vertical fin.

Physical Description

The PCU has these parts:

- Housing connected to structure


- Piston connected to the rudder
- Input and summing cranks
- Yaw damper solenoid valve (not shown)
- Yaw damper EHSV (not shown).

Functional Description

When the pilot moves the rudder pedals, the rudder


input rod moves. This moves the external summing lever
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and the input crank. This causes the PCU piston to move
the rudder. As the PCU piston moves, the summing lever
moves the input crank to null out the input. This stops
the PCU movement at the correct position.

The yaw damper solenoid valve sends pressure to the yaw


damper EHSV when the yaw damper system is engaged.

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PRESSURE
PCU PISTON RUDDER
SYSTEM B
RETURN

SYSTEM A
RETURN
SYSTEM A
PRESSURE

PCU SUPPORT
BRACKET
RUDDER
HINGE
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TORQUE TUBE LINE

INPUT INPUT SUMMING


ROD CRANK LEVER
FWD
(VIEW LOOKING DOWN)

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Purpose - System A or system B low pressure
- Airplane is in the air or wheel speed greater than
The standby rudder power control unit (PCU) uses 60 knots
alternate hydraulic power to move the rudder. - TE flaps are not up.
- Either system A or system B flight control
Location switches are ON.

The standby rudder PCU is above the main rudder PCU in When the pilot moves the rudder pedals, the rudder
the vertical stabilizer. input rod moves the input crank. The input crank moves
the control valve slide, this supplies pressure to the
Physical Description actuator. This causes the PCU housing to move, this
moves the rudder. As the PCU housing moves, the input
The standby rudder PCU has these parts: crank moves to the null position. This stops the PCU
movement at the correct rudder position.
- Housing connected to the rudder
- Piston connected to structure
- Input crank.

Functional Description

The standby rudder PCU gets alternate hydraulic power


from the standby hydraulic pump. The standby hydraulic
pump supplies power when system A or system B flight
control switch is in the STDBY RUD position. The
standby rudder shutoff valve, on the standby hydraulic
system module, controls pressure to the standby rudder
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PCU. See the standby hydraulic system section for more


information. (AMM PART I 29-22)

The standby hydraulic pump automatically supplies


pressure to the standby rudder PCU when these
conditions are present:

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BRACKET TO
VERTICAL
STABILIZER

PCU
PISTON

RUDDER TORQUE
TUBE
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INPUT
INDEX ROD
MARKS
INPUT FWD
CRANK

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Purpose

The rudder controls the flight attitude of the airplane


about the vertical axis.

Location

The rudder attaches at the trailing edge of the


vertical stabilizer.

Physical Description

The rudder attaches to the vertical stabilizer with


hinges. Two PCUs attach to the rudder and move it.

Functional Description

The rudder has a maximum deflection of 26 degrees in


both directions. Stops on the forward quadrant limit
the input to the rudder PCUs.
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STABILIZER

RUDDER
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General

The rudder control system uses cable input from the


rudder pedals.

Physical Description

The rudder control system has these components:

- Rudder pedals and forward quadrant


- RA and RB rudder control cables
- Aft quadrant and trim, feel and centering
- Hydraulic PCUs (2)
- Rudder.

Functional Description - Normal

When the pedals move, they move the rudder forward


control quadrants. This moves the RA and RB rudder
control cables. The cables move the rudder aft control
quadrant and the PCUs. The rudder PCUs pistons move and
control the rudder position.

Functional Description - Electric Trim

During electric trim, the pilots move the rudder trim


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knob on the aisle stand, this sends a signal to the


rudder trim actuator. The trim actuator moves the
rudder feel and centering unit. This moves the rudder
PCU and the rudder pedals. The rudder PCUs pistons move
and control the rudder position.

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RUDDER

STANDBY RUDDER PCU

MAIN RUDDER PCU


RUDDER
AFT CONTROL
QUADRANT

RUDDER FEEL AND


CENTERING UNIT

RA

RB
RUDDER
CONTROL
CABLES

RUDDER FORWARD
CONTROL QUADRANT (2)
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RUDDER
PEDAL (4)

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Trailing Edge Flaps
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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
TE FLAP SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-51-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION - FLAP DRIVE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FLAP CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TE FLAP BYPASS VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FLAP TRANSMISSIONS, BALLSCREWS, AND GIMBALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FLAP DRIVE MECHANISMS AND FAIRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
EXHAUST GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION - FLAP LOAD RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-58-CC. . . 28


FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FLAP POSITION INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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TE FLAP SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION
Purpose GPM - gallons per minute
LE - leading edge
The trailing edge (TE) flaps increase the wing area and lvr - lever
the wing camber. This increases lift to improve the
MLG - main landing gear
takeoff and landing performance of the airplane.
NWW - nose wheel well
General NVM - non-volatile memory
PCU - power control unit
Two triple-slotted flaps on each wing extend during PDU - power drive unit
takeoff to increase lift. This permits slower speeds rly - relay
for airplane rotation during takeoff. During cruise,
sect - section
the TE flaps fully retract. During landing, the TE
flaps fully extend to increase lift and increase drag SMC - stall management computer
to permit slower speeds at touchdown. snsr - sensor
sw - switch
During the normal operation of the TE flaps, the TE TE - trailing edge
flaps are mechanically controlled and hydraulically vlv - valve
operated. During the alternate operation, the TE flaps
xmtr - transmitter
are electrically controlled and electrically operated.
WW - wheel well
The flap load relief function retracts the TE flaps at
high airspeeds to prevent structural damage to the TE
flaps and wing structures.

The TE flap asymmetry detection function stops the TE


flap hydraulic operation if the TE flaps are not
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aligned.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

alt - alternate
cntl - control
gnd - ground

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CRUISE

TAKEOFF

LANDING

FOREFLAP

MIDFLAP
EXHAUST
GATES TE FLAP SYSTEM
AFTFLAP
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OUTBOARD INBOARD
FLAP FLAP NORMAL OPERATION
- FLAP LOAD RELIEF
- ASYMMETRY DETECTION

ALTERNATE OPERATION

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TE FLAP SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General The flap PDU also supplies a mechanical input to the
leading edge slat and flap control valve and the flap
For normal operation of the TE flaps, the flap lever limit switches in the flap control unit.
makes the command to the flaps and hydraulic power
moves them. If hydraulic power is not available, you See the LE flap and slat control section for more
can manually select alternate operation. During information on the slat control valve.(AMM PART I 27-
alternate operation, the alternate flaps switches make 81)
the command to the flaps and electrical power moves
them. If the airspeed is more than a limit, the flap load
relief function sends a command to the solenoid valve
Normal Operation on the flap control valve to retract the TE flaps. The
flap load relief function uses data from these
Hydraulic system B power goes through a priority valve components:
and a flow limiter to the flap control unit. The
priority valve gives priority of hydraulic system B - Flap 40-unit switches
power to the LE devices over the TE flaps. The flow - Air/ground system
limiter limits the speed of movement of the TE flaps. - Air data computer.

During normal operation, the flap lever makes the The flap position transmitters send signals to the flap
commands to the TE flaps to move. The flap lever moves position indicator in the flight deck. The flap
a cable system that supplies a mechanical input to a position transmitter also sends signals to the stall
flap control valve in the flap control unit. The cable management computers and the flight control computers.
tension switch sends a signal to move the bypass valve
to the bypass position if the flap control cables are The flap position indicator uses signals from the flap
broken or disconnected. The bypass valve prevents position transmitters to monitor the alignment of the
hydraulic power to the flap PDU and the TE flaps stop TE flaps. If the TE flaps do not stay in alignment, the
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moving. indicator moves the bypass valve to the bypass


position.
The flap control valve sends system B hydraulic power
through the bypass valve to the flap power drive unit Alternate Operation
(PDU). The PDU moves the flap drive system to move the
TE flaps. The PDU supplies a mechanical feedback to the During alternate operation, the alternate flaps
flap control valve as the flap drive system moves. switches send a signal to move the bypass valve to the

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bypass position. The bypass valve prevents a hydraulic
lock on the PDU. The alternate flaps switches also
energize the alternate flap relays. These relays supply
electrical power to an electric motor on the flap PDU.
The PDU moves the flap drive system to move the TE
flaps.

The flap PDU supplies a mechanical feedback to the flap


limit switches as the flap drive system moves. The flap
limit switches remove electrical power from the relays
when the flaps move to a limit. This stops the TE
flaps.

During alternate operation, the asymmetry detection


function and the flap load relief function are not
available.
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ALTERNATE FLAPS
OFF
HYDRAULIC PRIORITY
UP SYSTEM B VALVE
ALTERNATE
OFF FLAP RELAYS
ARM DOWN FLOW
LIMITER

ALT FLAPS SWITCHES (P5)

FLAP CONTROL UNIT FLAP


- CONTROL FLAP PDU DRIVE SYSTEM
VALVES (2) BYPASS - HYDRAULIC
FLAP LEVER MOTOR
(P10) - LIMIT VALVE
SWITCHES (7) - ELECTRIC
CABLE MOTOR
TENSION - SOLENOID - GEARBOX
SWITCH VALVE

FLAP POSITION
TRANSMITTERS (2)
FLAP LEVER FLAP LOAD
40-UNIT LIMITER
SWITCHES (2) FUNCTION
FLAP POSITION TE FLAPS
INDICATOR (P2)
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AIR/GROUND STALL
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
COMPUTERS
MECHANICAL
CONNECTION FLIGHT
AIR DATA
COMPUTER CONTROL
HYDRAULIC COMPUTERS
CONNECTION
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION - FLAP DRIVE SYSTEM
General Torque Tubes

These are the components of the TE flap drive system: There are eight torque tubes on each wing. The torque
tubes transmit power from the flap power drive unit to
- Flap control unit the transmissions.
- Flap power drive unit
- Torque tubes Angle Gearboxes
- Angle gearboxes
- Transmissions There are two angle gearboxes on each wing. The angle
- Ballscrews gearboxes connect torque tubes that are at different
- Gimbals. angles to each other.

The flap drive system on the left wing is the same as Transmissions, Ballscrews, and Gimbals
the flap drive system on the right wing. Many of the
components are interchangeable. There are two transmissions, ballscrews, and gimbals
for each flap surface. They receive power from the
Flap Control Unit torque tubes to move the flap surfaces.

There is one flap control unit. The flap control unit


receives commands from the flap lever cables during
normal operation and sends hydraulic power to the flap
power drive unit. During alternate operation, switches
in the flap control unit limit the operation of the
electric motor in the flap power drive unit.

Flap Power Drive Unit


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There is one flap power drive unit. Hydraulic and


electric motors on the PDU turn the flap torque tubes.

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TORQUE TUBES
FLAP
CONTROL
UNIT
CONTROL
CABLES

ANGLE
GEARBOX

TRANSMISSION,
BALLSCREW, AND FLAP POWER OUTBOARD FLAP
GIMBAL DRIVE UNIT
EXHAUST INBOARD FLAP
GATES

INBOARD FLAP
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FORE FLAP FWD


(4)

MID FLAP
(4)
OUTBOARD FLAP
AFT FLAP
(4)
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS 1
General

The TE flap system components are in these areas:

- Flight compartment
- Electronic equipment compartment
- Main landing gear (MLG) wheel well
- Wing.

Flight Compartment Components

These are the TE flap system components in the flight


compartment:

- Flap lever
- Flap lever 40-unit switches (2)
- Alternate flaps arm switch
- Alternate flaps control switch
- Flap position indicator.

The flap lever is on the P10 control stand. The flap


lever 40-unit switches are in the P10 control stand.

The alternate flaps arm switch and control switch are


on the flight control panel on the P5 overhead panel.
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The flap position indicator is on the P2 center


instrument panel.

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FLT CONTROL STANDBY


A B HYD
a
LOW
STBY STBY QUANTITY
RUD RUD LOW
a

OFF OFF PRESSURE

A ON B ON
ALTERNATE FLAPS
OFF
ALTERNATE FLAPS
ARM SWITCH
a a
LOW LOW UP
PRESSURE PRESSURE ALTERNATE FLAPS
OFF CONTROL SWITCH
SPOILER ARM DOWN
A B

OFF OFF
FEEL DIFF
PRESS a
ON ON SPEED TRIM
FAIL a
MACH TRIM
YAW DAMPER FAIL a

YAW AUTO SLAT


FAIL a
FLAP LEVER DAMPER a

OFF
ON

FLAP LEVER FLIGHT CONTROL PANEL


40-UNIT 2 5
SWITCHES (2)
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1
10

UP 15

25
FLAPS
30
40

FLAP POSITION
INDICATOR
P10 CONTROL STAND
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2
General

The TE flap system components outside of the flight


compartment are in the main landing gear wheel well and
wings.

MLG Wheel Well Components

These are the components in the MLG wheel well:

- Flap control unit


- Flap PDU
- TE flap bypass valve
- Torque tubes
- Tee angle gearboxes
- Flap priority valve
- Flap flow limiter.

Wing Components

These are the components on the wings:

- Torque tubes
- Gearboxes
- Transmission assemblies
- TE flap drive mechanisms
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- TE flaps
- TE flap fairings.

Extend the TE flaps to get access to the torque tubes


and gearboxes. Remove the TE flap fairings to get
access to the transmission assemblies and drive
mechanisms.

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TRANSMISSION ASSEBLIES
AND DRIVE MECHANISMS

ANGLE
GEARBOX

TORQUE
TUBE

FLAP POWER
DRIVE UNIT
FWD PRIORITY (PDU)
VALVE
FLOW
LIMITER

TE FLAPS
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TE FLAP
BYPASS FWD
FLAP
CONTROL VALVE
UNIT FOLLOW-UP
CABLES

MLG WHEEL WELL

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Purpose The TE flap control valve receives mechanical and
electrical inputs and sends hydraulic power to the flap
The flap control unit receives mechanical inputs from PDU. The flap load relief solenoid is on the TE flap
the pilots and sends hydraulic power to the flap PDU control valve. When this solenoid energizes, the TE
and the slat actuators. The flap control unit also flaps retract from the flaps 40 to the flaps 30
causes the TE flaps to retract during load relief position.
operation.
These are the seven TE flap position switches:
Location
- Flaps 10-degree switch (S584)
The flap control unit is in the MLG wheel well on the - Flaps up switch (S245)
right side of the ceiling, near the aft bulkhead. - Stall warning switch (S856)
- Flap down switch (S246)
Physical Description - Takeoff warning switch (S130)
- Flap landing warning switch (S138)
The flap control unit has these components: - Mach trim switch (S290).

- Input rod TE Flap Position Switches Interfaces


- Summing lever
- TE flap control valve link The flaps 10-degree switch (S584) operates at the 10-
- TE flap control valve unit position and interfaces with the leading edge flap
- LE flap control valve link and slat indication system.
- LE flap control valve
- Follow-up drum The flaps up switch (S245) operates at the up position
- Cam rollers and interfaces with these components/systems:
- Flap position switches.
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- Alternate TE flap system to limit the position of


See the leading edge (LE) flap and slat control system the TE flaps during alternate operation
section for more information on the LE flap control - Stabilizer system for stab trim speed control
valve and the LE flap control valve link.(AMM PART I - Passenger cabin signs control.
27-81)

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The stall warning switch (S856) operates at the up One of the cam rollers causes the TE flap control valve
position and interfaces with the leading edge flap and link to move. This link moves the summing lever in the
slat indication system. opposite direction to cause the TE flap control valve
to move to the neutral position. This stops the
The TE flap down switch (S246) operates at the 40-unit hydraulic power to the TE flap PDU.
position and interfaces with the alternate TE flap
system to limit the position of the TE flaps during A second cam roller operates the TE flap position
alternate operation. switches.

The takeoff warning switch (S130) operates at the 15- The third cam roller causes the LE flap control valve
unit position and interfaces with the landing gear link to move, which moves the LE flap control valve.
indication and warning system.
Training Information Point
The flap landing warning switch (S138) operates at the
10-unit position and interfaces with these If there is too much internal leakage in the TE flap
components/systems: control valve, you can repair it to reduce the leakage.
It is not necessary to remove the TE flap control valve
- Landing gear indication and warning to do this repair.
- Autoslat system
- PTU system to enable the automatic operation. Install the rig pin during adjustment of the flap
control unit. Remove the cover on the bottom of the
The mach trim switch (S290) operates at the up position flap control unit to install the rig pin.
and interfaces with the autopilot system and the
elevator feel differential pressure indication. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THE RIG PIN IN THE FLAP CONTROL
UNIT WITH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURIZED.
Functional Description YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FLAP CONTROL UNIT.
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The flap lever moves the flap control quadrant, which


moves the input rod and summing lever. The summing
lever moves the TE flap control valve, which sends
hydraulic power to the TE flap PDU. As the TE flaps
move, the follow-up cables move the follow-up drum. The
follow-up drum moves three cam rollers.

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FLAP
CONTROL
UNIT
FLAP CONTROL
QUADRANT COVER

FWD
CONTROL FWD
CABLES
FLAPS
10-DEGREE INPUT ROD
SWITCH FLAP LOAD
(S584) SUMMING LEVER RELIEF
SOLENOID
FOLLOW-UP
TE FLAP CABLES
UP SWITCH
(S245)
STALL TE FLAP RIG PIN
WARNING CONTROL
SWITCH
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VALVE
(S856)
CONNECTION TO
TE FLAP LE FLAP/SLAT
DOWN SWITCH CONTROL VALVE
(S246) FLAP LOAD
RELIEF SOLENOID
TAKEOFF CONNECTION TO
WARNING FLAP LANDING MACH TRIM TE FLAP
SWITCH WARNING SWITCH SWITCH LE FLAP/SLAT
CONTROL VALVE CONTROL VALVE
(S130) (S138) (S290)
TE FLAP SYSTEM - FLAP CONTROL UNIT
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Purpose hydraulic lock, and lets alternate flaps operation
backdrive the hydraulic motor.
The TE flap bypass valve prevents the hydraulic
operation of the TE flaps during these conditions: Training Information Point

- Alternate flap operation (arm switch in arm When you deactivate the TE flap system, you must
position) disconnect the electrical connector and install a lock
- TE flaps asymmetry on the flap bypass valve. This lock holds the manual
- TE flaps control cables broken or disconnected. override lever in the bypass position.

There is more information on these conditions later in


this section.

Location

The bypass valve is on the aft bulkhead of the MLG


wheel well.

Physical Description

The bypass valve is a two-position valve that uses 28v


dc power from bus 1. The valve has a manual override
lever that shows the position of the valve.

Functional Description
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When the bypass valve is in the normal position, it


lets hydraulic power from the flap control valve go to
the TE flap hydraulic motor. When the bypass valve is
in the bypass position, it connects the hydraulic lines
on both sides of the hydraulic motor to each other.
This stops operation of the hydraulic motor, prevents a

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OVERRIDE
FWD LEVER

MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL


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FWD
TE FLAP BYPASS VALVE

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Purpose Each transmission contains oil and weighs approximately
45 lb (20 kg).
Each TE flap transmission transmits the power from the
torque tubes to the universal joint and ballscrew. When Ballscrews
the ballscrew moves, the gimbal moves. This causes the
TE flap to move. The transmission turns the ballscrew through the
universal joint. The ballscrew has a ballscrew nut
Location which connects to the gimbal. As the ballscrew turns,
the ballscrew nut moves the gimbal.
There are eight TE flap transmissions, two for each TE
flap. There is one ballscrew and gimbal for each The ballscrew has stops at both ends. The ballscrew nut
transmission. The transmissions are on the rear spar of does not touch the stops during the usual operation of
the wing. Access to the transmissions, ballscrews, and the TE flaps. The ballscrew nut is lubricated with
gimbals is through the TE flap fairings or through the grease.
MLG wheel well.
Gimbal
Transmissions
The gimbal moves the TE flap surface. The gimbal
Each transmission has a torque brake that prevents connects to the ballscrew nut and moves as the
excessive loads on the ballscrew if the flap does not ballscrew turns.
move freely. The torque brake is a ball ramp type brake
with a torque trip indicator. If the TE flap does not
move freely, the torque brake stops the movement of the
torque tubes. This causes the hydraulic motor to stall.
The torque brake operates in either direction of flap
movement. The trip indicator must be manually reset if
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it activates.

Transmissions 2, 4, 5, and 7 also have two no-back


brakes. The no-back brakes are skewed-roller type
brakes. They prevent TE flaps retraction and extension
if a torque tube breaks or because of airloads.

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7
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES 6
AND DRIVE MECHANISMS
5

ANGLE
GEARBOX
4
TORQUE
TUBE 3

2 FWD

WING
1 STRUCTURE

TORQUE
TUBE
UNIVERSAL
JOINT
TE FLAPS
BALLNUT AND
GIMBAL ASSEMBLY

MIDFLAP
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FLAP
TRACK TORQUE
LIMITER TRANSMISSION
HOUSING GEARBOX
FWD

JACKSCREW
TE FLAP SYSTEM - FLAP TRANSMISSIONS, BALLSCREWS, AND GIMBALS
EFFECTIVITY
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - FLAP DRIVE MECHANISMS AND FAIRINGS
Purpose There is only a small difference in the flap drive
mechanisms for the inboard flaps.
Each flap drive mechanism transmits power from the
transmission, ballscrew, and gimbal to move the TE The strut assembly and support arm move the flap
flap. The flap fairings cover the drive mechanisms and fairing.
reduce aerodynamic drag.
Flap Fairings
Location
The fairings have these components:
There are two drive mechanisms for each TE flap. There
are three flap fairings on the bottom of each wing. - Forward section
- Aft section
Two of the flap drive mechanisms are in the MLG wheel - Tailcone
well. To get access to the flap drive mechanisms on the - Cam track (2).
wings, extend the TE flaps or remove the flap fairings.
The forward section attaches to the bottom of the wing.
Flap Drive Mechanisms The aft section turns about a pivot bolt and is
controlled by a linkage. The tailcone attaches to the
During extension, the ballscrew moves the carriage aft section.
assembly along the main flap track. The rollers in the
carriage stay in the main flap track. These are the As the carriage assembly moves aft, the support arm
components that connect to the carriage and move as the moves the track follower roller on the cam tracks. This
carriage moves: rotates the aft section of the fairing down as the
flaps extend.
- Gimbal
- Midflap Training Information Point
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- Fairing strut assembly (outboard flaps only)


- Fairing support arm (outboard flaps only). There is an access panel on some of the flap fairings
to help you remove the fairing.
A deflector spring helps hold the midflap against the
wing when the flaps retract.

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FWD FOREFLAP
TRACK
CARRIAGE MIDFLAP
ASSEMBLY

MAIN
CARRIAGE
CAM
CARRIAGE
ROLLER FWD
FOREFLAP
ROLLERS TOGGLE
FLAP STOP
TRAILING EDGE FLAPS TRACK
(LEFT WING)
INBOARD MIDFLAP DRIVE MECHANISM
SPOILER MIDFLAP
FOREFLAP (REF) AFTFLAP
STRUT CAM
SEQUENCE SPOILER ASSEMBLY TRACK
CARRIAGE (REF) (2) (2)
MIDFLAP
AFTFLAP
DEFLECTOR
SPRING
FOREFLAP
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FLAP
TRACK CARRIAGE SUPPORT TRACK FLAP FLAP
CARRIAGE FWD ASSEMBLY ARM (2) FOLLOWER TRACK TRACK
ASSEMBLY ROLLER (2) FAIRING
FWD
OUTBOARD MIDFLAP DRIVE MECHANISM OUTBOARD FLAP FAIRING DRIVE
TE FLAP SYSTEM - FLAP DRIVE MECHANISMS AND FAIRINGS
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - EXHAUST GATES
Purpose

The exhaust gates automatically rotate up away from the


engine exhaust as the trailing edge flaps extend.

Location

One exhaust gate is on the inboard aft corner of the


outboard flap. One exhaust gate is on the outboard aft
corner of the inboard flap.

Physical Description

The exhaust gates attach with hinges on the midflap


structure. The exhaust gate mechanism inside the
midflap operates the gate. A pushrod connected to the
foreflap operates the gate through a cam, bellcrank and
exhaust gate pushrod.

Functional Description

As the midflap moves aft away from the foreflap, the


exhaust gate mechanism rotates the exhaust gate up. The
exhaust gate moves up 30 degrees when the flaps move to
the 40 unit position
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MIDFLAP FOREFLAP
STRUCTURE CAM CONNECTION

CAM FOREFLAP
CONNECTION

FWD

TRAILING EDGE FLAPS PUSHROD


(LEFT WING)
EXHAUST
GATE
PUSHROD PUSHROD

MIDFLAP
STRUCTURE

EXHAUST
EXHAUST BELLCRANK GATE
GATE
PUSHROD FWD
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BELLCRANK
EXHAUST GATE MECHANISM
(INBOARD FLAP)
EXHAUST
GATE
FWD

EXHAUST GATE MECHANISM


(OUTBOARD FLAP)
TE FLAP SYSTEM - EXHAUST GATES
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TE FLAP SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION - FLAP LOAD RELIEF
General limiter test switch in the SYS position while you do a
BITE check on the air data computer 1. During this
The flap load relief function prevents damage to the test, the TE flaps move from position 40 to 30.
flaps and their support structures from large
aerodynamic forces, due to excessive airspeeds. Flap Lever 40 Unit Switches

Flap load relief limits the positions of the TE flaps You can do a test of the flap lever 40 unit switches
as a function of airspeed. Flap load relief operates when the airplane is on the ground. Use the flap load
only during normal operation of the TE flaps. limiter test switch on the E2 rack.

Functional Description The flap lever must be in any position except 40 units.

The load relief solenoid energizes when the flap lever Move the switch to the SW position. The green load
is at the 40 unit position and the airspeed increases limiter test light adjacent to the switch comes on if
to more than 162 knots. This causes the TE flaps to the flap lever 40 unit switches operate correctly.
retract to the 30 position.

The load relief solenoid deenergizes when the pilot


moves the flap lever to the 30 unit position or if the
airspeed decreases to less than 156 knots.

There is no indication for the flap load relief


function.

Flap Load Relief Function Test


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You can do a test of the flap load relief function when


the airplane is on the ground. Use the BITE panel on
the air data computer 1 and the flap load limiter test
switch on the E2 rack.

The flap lever must be in the 40 unit position and


hydraulic system B pressure on. Hold the flap load

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<= 156 KTS FLAP FLAP


28V DC LEVER 40 LEVER 40
BUS 1
FLAP LOAD
LIMITER >= 162 KTS
P6-2 C/B PANEL S566 FLAP
POWER SUPPLY S564 FLAP FLAP LOAD
LEVER 40 LEVER 40 RELIEF
TEST UNIT SW (P8) UNIT SW (P8) SOLENOID
ARM (FCU)
AIRSPEED
ARINC 429
AIR DATA RECEIVER
COMPUTER 1
LANDING GEAR LOGIC SHELF (E11)

AIR

COMPARTMENT
LIGHT
GND SYS/SW
R277 GND SENSING S568 FLAP
RELAY (E11) LOAD LIMITER
TEST SWITCH

COMPARTMENT
TEST LOAD LIMITER LIGHT SWITCH
TEST SW AND LT
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G FLAP LOAD
S568 AND L558
LIMITER
TEST SWITCH
L558 FLAP
LOAD LIMITER FLAP LOAD
TEST LIMITER
TEST LIGHT
TEST LIGHT
E2 RACK FWD

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TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General

The TE flap position indicating system uses the flap


position transmitters to measure the position of the TE
flaps. This data shows on the flap position indicator
in the flight compartment and also goes to other user
systems.

Interfaces with Other Components

The flap position transmitters send flap position data


to these components:

- Flap position indicator


- Flight control computers (FCC) (2)
- Stall management computers (SMCs) (2).
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FLAP POSITION
INDICATOR (P2)
FLAP POSITION
TRANSMITTERS (2)

STALL MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER (2)
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FLIGHT CONTROL
COMPUTER (2)

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TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER
Purpose

The flap position transmitters send flap position data


to these components:

- Flap position indicator


- Flight control computer (2)
- Stall management computer (2).

Location

There are two flap position transmitters. The left


position transmitters is between transmissions 1 and 2
on the left wing. The right position transmitters is
between transmissions 7 and 8 on the right wing. To get
access, extend the TE flaps.

Physical Description

Each flap position transmitter has three internal


synchros. Each synchro uses 28v ac, 400 Hz power. The
power for each synchro comes from a different computer.
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FLAP POSITION GEARBOX


TRANSMITTER

TORQUE
TUBE
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ELECTRICAL FWD
CONNECTOR
WING REAR SPAR
(LEFT SHOWN - RIGHT OPPOSITE)

TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER


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TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - FLAP POSITION INDICATOR
Purpose

The flap position indicator shows the position of the


left and right TE flaps independently.

Location

The flap position indicator is on the P2 center


instrument panel.

Physical Description

The flap position indicator has left and right needles


to show the position of the left and right wing TE
flaps independently. The indicator also has reference
marks to show the flap lever detent positions. The
indicator has one synchro for each needle. The synchros
receive inputs from the flap position transmitters.
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LEFT
NEEDLE
2 5
1 10

UP 15

25
FLAPS
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40 30

FLAP POSITION INDICATOR


(SHOWN WITH THE RIGHT
NEEDLE BEHIND THE
LEFT NEEDLE)

TE FLAP POSITION INDICATING - FLAP POSITION INDICATOR


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Leading Edge Devices
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Chapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-81-CC. . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COMPONENT LOCATIONS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LE FLAP ACTUATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LE SLAT ACTUATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LE SLAT ACTUATOR POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LE FLAPS AND LE SLATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-88-CC. . . 26


LE FLAP PROXIMITY SENSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LE SLAT PROXIMITY SENSORS AND SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LEADING EDGE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - MODULE BITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - EXISTING FAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - FAULT HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

LE AUTOSLAT SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-83-CC. . . 52


AUTOSLAT CONTROL VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Purpose Abbreviations and Acronyms

The leading edge (LE) flaps and slats increase the wing alt - alternate
area and the wing camber. This increases lift to BITE - built in test equipment
improve the takeoff and landing performance of the cntl - control
airplane.
EMDP - electric motor-driven pump
General ext - extend
gnd - ground
The LE devices include two Krueger flaps and three GPM - gallons per minute
slats on the leading edge of each wing. During cruise, inbd - inboard
these surfaces fully retract. These surfaces extend ind - indication
during takeoff to increase lift which permits slower
LE - leading edge
speeds for airplane rotation. During landing, the LE
slats fully extend to increase lift and permit slower MLG - main landing gear
speeds for landing. PDU - power drive unit
prox - proximity
During normal operation, the LE flaps and slats are PTU - power transfer unit
mechanically controlled. During alternate operation, sec - second(s)
the LE flaps and slats are electrically controlled.
sect - section
There is position indication in the flight deck for all SMC - stall management computer
the LE devices during normal operation and alternate SOV - shutoff valve
operation. stdby - standby
TE - trailing edge
You can do tests of the LE flap and slat position T/R - thrust reverser
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indication with built in test equipment (BITE) in the


vlv - valve
LE flap and slat indicating module. The module BITE
also lets you see other maintenance data. WW - wheel well

During the normal operation, if the airplane is near a


stall condition, the autoslat function fully extends
the LE slats. This helps prevent a stall.

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UP
LE SLATS

LE FLAPS

EXTEND

FULL EXTEND

LE SLATS

LE FLAP AND SLAT SYSTEM

NORMAL OPERATION
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- LE POSITION IND
- AUTOSLAT

ALTERNATE OPERATION
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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General If the airplane gets near a stall condition, the stall
management computers (SMCs) send signals to the
The LE flaps and slats use hydraulic power to move. For autoslat control valve. The autoslat control valve
the normal operation, hydraulic system B supplies sends hydraulic power to the LE slat actuators to fully
hydraulic power. The commands for the LE flaps and extend the LE slats.
slats come from the TE flap system. During the
alternate operation, the standby hydraulic system See the leading edge autoslat system section for more
supplies hydraulic power. The commands come from the information on the autoslat valve.
alternate flaps switches.
See the stall warning system section for more
Normal Operation information on the SMCs.

The TE flap system sends inputs to the LE flap and slat See the trailing edge flap system section for more
control valve during normal operation. The flap lever information on the TE flap system.
moves a cable system that supplies a mechanical input
to the TE flap system. As the TE flaps move, feedback Alternate Operation
from the TE flap system moves the LE flap and slat
control valve. The LE flap and slat control valve is in During the alternate operation, the alternate flaps
the TE flap control unit. switches send a signal to the LE standby shutoff valve
and to the standby hydraulic system. The LE standby
The LE flap and slat control valve gets pressure from shutoff valve sends hydraulic power to the LE flap and
hydraulic system B. The LE flap and slat control valve slat actuators to extend the LE flaps and slats.
sends hydraulic power through the autoslat control Hydraulic power from the LE standby shutoff valve has
valve to the LE flap and slat actuators. These priority over the hydraulic power from the LE flap and
actuators move the LE flaps and slats. slat control valve.
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The LE flap and slat proximity sensors and position During the alternate operation, the LE flaps and slats
switches send signals to the leading edge flap and slat can not retract.
indicating module. The module sends this data to the LE
devices annunciator panel and the LE flaps lights in
the flight deck.

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ALTERNATE FLAPS
STANDBY
HYDRAULIC
OFF SYSTEM
UP HYDRAULIC POWER TRANSFER
SYSTEM B UNIT SYSTEM
OFF
LE STANDBY
ARM DOWN SHUTOFF VALVE

ALT FLAPS SWITCHES


(P5) SMC (2)
FULL EXT
RETRACT
FULL EXT LE FLAP AND SLAT
TE FLAP LE FLAP SLAT AUTOSLAT ACTUATORS (10)
SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE CONTROL VALVE
EXT FULL EXT
EXT

LE FLAP AND SLAT


LE FLAP AND SLAT PROX SENSORS
FLAP LEVER INDICATING MODULE
(P10) AND SWITCHES
LE FLAPS
AND SLATS

LE DEVICES
FLAPS
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TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
3 3
EXT EXT LE FLAPS LE FLAPS
FULL FULL TRANSIT a EXT g
EXT EXT
1 6
P2 PILOT CENTER
2
3 4
5 PANEL
LEGEND
SLATS SLATS
ELECTRICAL TEST
MECHANICAL
HYDRAULIC LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (P5)

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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS 1
General

The LE flap and slat system components are in these


areas:

- Flight compartment
- Main landing gear (MLG) wheel well
- Wing.

The components outside of the flight deck are shown


later.

Flight Compartment Components

The LE devices annunciator panel is on the P5 aft


overhead panel. The LE FLAPS TRANSIT amber light and
the LE FLAPS EXT green light are on the P2 pilots
center panel.
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LE DEVICES
FLAPS
TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
3 3
EXT EXT
FULL FULL
EXT EXT
1 6
2 5
3 4

SLATS SLATS
TEST

LE FLAPS AND SLAT ANNUNCIATOR PANEL


(P5)
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LE FLAPS LE FLAPS
TRANSIT a EXT g
PILOTS CENTER PANEL
(P2)

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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2
MLG Wheel Well Components

These are the components in the MLG wheel well:

- LE flap and slat control valve


- LE standby shutoff valve
- LE flap and slat flow limiting valve
- LE flap and slat hydraulic fuses.

The LE flap and slat control valve is on the flap


control unit on the aft bulkhead.

The LE standby shutoff valve is on the flight controls


module on the aft bulkhead.

The flow limiting valve and the LE standby hydraulic


fuse are on the keel beam.

The LE extend and retract fuses are on the ceiling.


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FWD

LE EXTEND
FUSE
LE FLAP AND SLAT
FWD CONTROL VALVE

FLAP CONTROL UNIT


(MLG WHEEL WELL) LE RETRACT
FUSE

STANDBY LE STANDBY
SYSTEM SHUTOFF VALVE
HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
(REF)

LE STANDBY
FUSE MLG WHEEL WELL CEILING
FLOW
LIMITING
VALVE
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FWD
FWD
MLG WHEEL WELL KEEL BEAM STANDBY SYSTEM MODULE
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Wing Components

These are the components on the wings:

- LE flaps and slats


- LE flap actuators
- LE slat actuators
- Slat main and auxiliary tracks.

To get access to the LE flap actuators, extend the LE


flaps. To get access to the LE slat actuators and
tracks, go through access panels under the wing.
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ACTUATOR

AUXILIARY
TRACK
LE FLAPS
MAIN TRACK (UNDER WING)

LE SLATS
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LEFT WING (TOP VIEW)


(RIGHT WING SIMILAR)

LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS 3


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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE FLAP ACTUATORS
Purpose WARNING: MAKE SURE TO INSTALL THE LE FLAP LOCKS TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF THE LE FLAPS.
The LE flap actuators use hydraulic power to move the THE LE FLAPS CAN MOVE QUICKLY. THIS CAN CAUSE
LE flaps. INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

Location

The LE flap actuators are on the leading edge of the


wings. To get access to the actuators, extend the LE
flaps.

Physical Description

Each LE flap actuator weighs 14 lbs (6.4 kg).

The LE flap actuators have two positions, retract and


extend.

All the LE flap actuators are interchangeable.

Training Information Point

When you release pressure from the LE flap actuators,


observe this note:

NOTE: The LE flaps can slowly extend because of


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gravity.

You can install locks on the LE flap actuators. When


you do maintenance in the area around the LE flaps,
obey this warning:

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LE FLAP
ACTUATOR

FWD
LE FLAP
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RETRACT FWD
EXTEND

LE FLAP ACTUATOR POSITIONS


FWD

LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE FLAP ACTUATORS


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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE SLAT ACTUATORS
Purpose

The LE slat actuators use hydraulic power to move the


LE slats.

Location

The LE slat actuators are on the leading edge of the


wings. To get access to the actuators, extend the LE
slats and remove the access panels under the wing.

Physical Description

Each LE slat actuator weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg).

The LE slat actuators have these three positions:

- Retract
- Extend
- Full extend.

All the LE slat actuators are interchangeable.

Training Information Point

You can install locks on the LE slat actuators. When


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you do maintenance in the area around the LE slats,


obey this warning:

WARNING: MAKE SURE TO INSTALL THE LE SLAT LOCKS TO


PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF THE LE SLATS.
THE LE SLATS CAN MOVE QUICKLY. THIS CAN CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

EFFECTIVITY
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LE SLAT

LE SLAT
ACTUATOR

RETRACT

EXTEND
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FULL
EXTEND

LE SLAT ACTUATOR POSITIONS

LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE SLAT ACTUATORS


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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE SLAT ACTUATOR POSITIONS
General

The LE slat actuators have these three positions:

- Retract
- Extend
- Full extend.

Retract

When the hydraulic system B pressurizes, both the inner


and outer pistons retract.

Extend

When the LE slat actuator receives extend pressure, the


lock piston extends and the inner piston extends.

Full Extend

When the LE slat actuator receives full extend


pressure, the outer piston extends.
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RETRACT

EXTEND

SYSTEM B
PRESSURE FULL
(RETRACT) EXTEND

LE SLAT ACTUATOR POSITIONS

INNER LOCK
EXTEND PISTON
PRESSURE PISTON
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FULL EXTEND
PRESSURE OUTER
PISTON

LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE SLAT ACTUATOR POSITIONS


EFFECTIVITY
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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE FLAPS AND LE SLATS
Purpose The LE slats have these three positions:

The LE flaps and slats increase the lift of the wing - Retract
during takeoff and landing. They retract during cruise. - Extend
- Full extend.
Location
The LE slats are at the retract position when the flap
The LE flaps are below the leading edge of the wings, lever is in the 0 detent. The LE slats are at the
between the fuselage and the engines. The LE slats are extend position when the flap lever is in the 1, 2, or
on the leading edge of the wings, outboard of the 5 detents. The LE slats are at the full extend position
engines. when the flap lever is in the 10, 15, 25, 30, or 40
detents.
Physical Description
Training Information Point
The LE flaps and slats are made of aluminum skins and
ribs. It is not necessary to use a spreader bar to lift the
LE slats.
The dimensions of each LE flap are 65 inches by 12
inches (1.7 m by 0.3 m). The LE flaps are not The table below describes the conditions where the LE
interchangeable. flaps or slats hit the engine fan cowls, thrust
reversers, or thrust reverser C duct cowls.
The dimensions of each LE slat are 117 inches by 18
inches (3.0 m by 0.5 m). The LE slats are not
Item Condition Result
interchangeable.
Inbd fan cowl Open LE flaps hit at extend
Functional Description Otbd fan cowl Open No contact with LE slats
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LE flaps slide on deflector


The LE flaps have two positions, retract and extend. Inbd T/R Deployed during LE retraction, but
The LE flaps are at the retract position when the flap hit during LE extension
lever is in the 0 detent. The LE flaps are at the Otbd T/R Deployed No contact with LE slats
extend position when the flap lever is at any other Inbd T/R cowl Raised LE flaps hit at extend
detent.
Otbd T/R cowl Raised LE slats hit at extend

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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - LE FLAPS AND LE SLATS
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE INBOARD FAN DUCT COWL AND THE
THRUST REVERSERS ARE CLOSED OR REMOVED BEFORE
YOU EXTEND THE LE FLAPS AND SLATS. THERE IS
NOT SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE LE FLAPS AND
SLATS TO EXTEND IF THE INBOARD FAN DUCT COWL
AND THE THRUST REVERSERS ARE IN THE OPEN
(MAINTENANCE) POSITION. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT.
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LE SLAT

LE FLAP

FWD

RETRACT

LE FLAP RETRACT
(UNDER WING) EXTEND

LE SLAT EXTEND

THRUST REVERSER FULL


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C DUCT COWLS (2) EXTEND


LE FLAPS

ENGINE LE SLATS
FAN COWLS (2)

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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
General Hydraulic pressure goes to the LE flap and slat control
valve. The LE flap and slat control valve sends extend
These are the LE flap and slat hydraulic components pressure to the LE flap and slat actuators. This causes
that are LRUs: the LE flaps and slats to move to the extend position.

- Flow limiting valve When you move the flap lever to the 10, 15, 25, 30, or
- Hydraulic fuses 40 positions, the TE flap PDU follow-up cables move the
- LE flap and slat control valve LE flap and slat control valve to the full extend
- LE flap actuators position. The LE flap and slat control valve sends full
- LE slat actuators. extend pressure through the autoslat valve to the LE
slat actuators only. This causes the LE slats to move
Normal Operation to the full extend position.

During normal operation, the LE flap and slat actuators If the airplane is near a stall condition, the autoslat
use power from hydraulic system B. The flap priority valve sends full extend pressure to the LE slat
valve decreases the flow of hydraulic fluid to the TE actuators. This causes the LE slats to move from the
flap components if the system B pressure is low. This extend position to the full extend position.
gives priority of system B hydraulic power to the LE
flaps and slats over the TE flaps. See the leading edge autoslat system section for more
information on the autoslat operation.
Hydraulic system B power goes to the retract port of
all the LE flap and slat actuators. If the LE flap and PTU Operation
slat control valve is in the retract position, the LE
flap and slat actuators retract. If there is low pressure from the system B EDP, the
power transfer unit (PTU) can supply hydraulic power
The LE flap and slat control valve uses mechanical for the autoslat operation. The PTU operates when all
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inputs from the TE flap PDU follow-up cables. These of these conditions occur:
cables move when the TE flaps move. When you move the
flap lever to the 1, 2, or 5 positions, movement of the - Airplane is in the air
TE flaps causes the cables to move. This causes the - TE flaps are between 0 and 15
cables to move the LE flap and slat control valve to - System B EDP hydraulic pressure is low.
the extend position.

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LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
See the standby hydraulic system section for more
information on the PTU.

Alternate Operation

During alternate operation, the LE standby shutoff


valve supplies standby hydraulic system power. The flow
limiting valve limits the flow of hydraulic fluid to
2.1 gpm. In alternate operation, the LE flaps and slats
extend only. The LE flaps and slats can not retract in
the alternate operation.

See the standby hydraulic system section for more


information on the standby hydraulic system.
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STANDBY
HYDRAULIC POWER TRANSFER HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM B UNIT (PTU) SYSTEM

LE STANDBY
SHUTOFF VALVE

HYDRAULIC
FUSE
FLAP PRIORITY FLOW
VALVE LIMITING
VALVE

TE FLAP PRESSURE
SYSTEM RELIEF STANDBY
VALVE
RETRACT
TE FLAP PDU
FOLLOW-UP EXTEND
CABLES
LE FLAP ACTUATOR
(TYPICAL)

LE FLAP AND SLAT


CONTROL VALVE STANDBY
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AUTOSLAT
VALVE RETRACT
EXTEND FULL
RETRACT EXTEND EXTEND

FULL EXTEND

LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL LE SLAT ACTUATOR


VALVE POSITIONS (TYPICAL)
LE FLAP AND SLAT CONTROL SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General

The LE flap and slat position indicating system


measures the position of the LE flaps and slats. The
leading flap/slat indication module uses this data to
show the lights on the LE devices annunciator panel in
the flight deck. The module also uses this data to show
the LE FLAPS TRANSIT light and the LE FLAPS EXT light.

Interfaces

There are 26 proximity sensors and switches, two for


each LE flap, and three for each LE slat. These
proximity sensors and switches measure the position of
targets that move with the surfaces. The proximity
sensors and switches send this data to the leading
flap/slat indication module (FSIM). The module uses
this data to control the LE devices annunciator panel
and lights in the flight deck.

The FSIM also sends this data to these components:

- Flight data acquisition unit (FDAU)


- Stall management computers (SMCs)
- Landing gear logic shelf.
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LE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION MODULE FLAPS
TRANSIT TRANSIT
P/N 65-52807-73 4 4
S/N 3 3
EXT EXT
MOD LEVEL A B C D E F G H J K FULL FULL
EXT EXT
INSTRUCTIONS:

- PUSH ON/OFF TO
1 6
START OR END 2 5
BITE DISPLAY.
3 4
- PUSH YES OR NO
TO REPLY TO SLATS SLATS
QUESTION(?).
TEST
- PUSH TO MOVE
DOWN IN LIST.

- PUSH TO MOVE
UP IN LIST.
LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (P5)
- PUSH MENU TO
RETURN TO
MENU ON
PREVIOUS MENU.
OFF
BITE MAIN MENU:
EXISTING FAULTS-
LE FLAP AND SHOWS EXISTING
FAULTS.
YES NO
SLAT PROXIMITY FAULT HISTORY-
LE FLAPS LE FLAPS
SENSORS AND SHOWS PAST
FAULTS BY FLIGHT TRANSIT a EXT g
SWITCHES (26) LEG.
OTHER FUNCTIONS- P2 CENTER INSTRUMENT
SHOWS OTHER
FUNCTIONS. PANEL

CAUTION
THIS ASSEMBLY
CONTAINS
FDAU
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES

SMC (2)
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LE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION LANDING GEAR


MODULE LOGIC SHELF

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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - LE FLAP PROXIMITY SENSORS
Purpose Training Information Point

The LE flap proximity sensors send LE flap position The LE flap proximity sensors are interchangeable with
data to the leading flap/slat indication module. The each other and with some of the LE slat inboard and
module uses this data for position indication. outboard sensors.

Location Remove or install shims to adjust the sensors.

There are eight LE flap proximity sensors, two for each You can use the module BITE to see the target gap
LE flap. To get access to the LE flap proximity information for each sensor.
sensors, extend the LE flaps.

The LE flap proximity sensors that have a target near


the retract position are the retract sensors. The LE
flap proximity sensors that have a target near the
extend position are the extend sensors.

Functional Description

The LE flaps proximity sensors use ferrous metal


targets that are not magnets.

The module monitors the impedance of the proximity


sensors. The impedance has a relation to the position
of the targets to the sensors. As the LE flaps move,
the targets move with them and the impedance of the
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proximity sensors change.

The module detects a target-near condition when a


target is directly in front of the sensor. When no part
of a target is in front of the sensor, the module
detects a target-far condition.

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WING
LEADING
EDGE
STRUCTURE
EXTEND
PROXIMITY
SENSOR

RETRACT EXTEND
PROXIMITY TARGET
SENSOR

FLAP
HINGE

FLAP NOSE
LINKAGE
RETRACT
TARGET

INBOARD
LEADING
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EDGE FLAP

FLAP
NOSE

FWD

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Purpose of the targets to the sensors. As the LE slats move,
the targets move with them and the impedance of the
The LE slat proximity sensors and switches send LE slat proximity sensors change.
position data to the leading edge flap/slat indication
module. The module uses this data for position The module detects a target-near condition when a
indication. target is directly in front of the sensor. When no part
of a target is in front of the sensor, the module
Location detects a target-far condition.

There are 12 proximity sensors and 6 retract switches Training Information Point
for the LE slats. Each slat has these one each of these
sensors and switches: You can use the module BITE to see the target gap
information for each sensor.
- Retract switch
- Extend switch
- Full extend switch.

To get access to the LE slat proximity sensors, remove


the access panel under the wing.

The LE slat extend and full extend sensor attach to the


wing leading edge structure near the inboard auxiliary
arm track. The target is on the aft part of the
auxiliary arm.

The LE slat retract switches are near the slat


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actuators and have magnetic targets that are on the


inside cove of the LE slats.

Functional Description

The module monitors the impedance of the proximity


sensors. The impedance has a relation to the position

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WING LEADING
EDGE STRUCTURE
SLAT INBOARD
AUXILIARY ARM
AUXILIARY ARM
TARGET TRACK

EXTEND
PROXIMITY
INBOARD FULL EXTEND SENSOR
AUXILIARY PROXIMITY
TRACK SENSOR
LE SLAT
OUTBOARD
AUXILIARY
TRACK SLAT POSITION SENSORS AND SWITCH
(VIEW LOOKING DOWN)
EXTEND
WING LEADING PROXIMITY
EDGE STRUCTURE SENSOR
RETRACT
SWITCH
MAGNET
FWD
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LE SLAT
FULL EXTEND
PROXIMITY SLAT POSITION SENSORS AND SWITCH
SENSOR (VIEW LOOKING OUTBOARD)
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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
Purpose the LE slats are in the full extend position, the full
extend lights come on.
The LE devices annunciator panel shows the position of
all the LE flaps and slats independently. There is a test switch on the LE devices annunciator
panel. When you push this switch, all the lights come
Location on.

The LE devices annunciator panel is on the P5 aft


overhead panel.

Physical Description

The LE devices annunciator panel has green and amber


lights to show the position of each LE flap and slat.
These are the lights on the LE devices annunciator
panel:

- Transit (amber)
- Extend (green)
- Full extend (green).

The LE devices annunciator panel has all three types of


lights for the LE slats, but only the transit and
extend lights for the LE flaps. This is because the LE
flaps have only two positions.
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Functional Description

When the LE flaps and slats are in the retract


position, all the lights go off. When the surfaces
move, the transit lights come on. When the surfaces are
in the extend position, the extend lights come on. When

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LE DEVICES
FLAPS
EXTEND LIGHT TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
3 3
EXT EXT
FULL FULL
EXT EXT
1 6
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FULL EXTEND LIGHT


2 5
3 4

SLATS SLATS
TEST

TEST SWITCH
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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1
LE Flap Position Indication

There are eight LE flap proximity sensors. For each LE


flap, there is one retract sensor and one retract
target on the outboard side of the hinge arm. For each
LE flap, there is one extend sensor and one extend
target on the inboard side of the flap nose linkage.

Each LE flap proximity sensor monitors the position of


only one target. When the LE flaps are in the retract
position, the retract sensor for each LE flap is in a
target-near condition and the extend sensor is in a
target-far condition. When the LE flap is in the extend
position, the retract sensor changes to a target-far
condition and the extend sensor changes to a target-
near condition.
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RETRACT
SENSOR

HINGE ARM

TARGET S
(BEHIND
SENSOR)
LE FLAP

NOTE: LE FLAP EXTEND


SENSOR NOT SHOWN

FIXED LEADING HINGE ARM


EDGE OF WING FWD
TARGET
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LE FLAP
S S S S
LE FLAP EXTEND POSITION
RETRACT EXTEND
SENSOR SENSOR

LE FLAP RETRACT POSITION

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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 2
LE Slat Position Indication Slat Failures

There are 12 LE slat proximity sensors and 6 retract The leading edge flap/slat indication module uses the
switches. proximity sensor and retract switch data to find if a
slat did not move to the correct position. If the
For the LE slats, there are two proximity sensors and position of one LE flap or slat is not in the same
one retract switch for each slat. These sensors are the position as the other surfaces, the module commands the
extend sensor and the full extend sensor. Each of these LE FLAPS TRANSIT light to show.
sensors share a single target. The retract switch has a
magnet for a target.

Retract

When the LE slats are retracted, both of the proximity


sensors have the target far. The magnet is near the
retract switch.

Extend

When the LE slats are in the extend position, the


extend sensors for all the LE slats have a target near
and the full extend sensors are in a target far
condition. The magnet moves away from the retract
switch.

Full Extend
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When the LE slats are in the full extend position, the


extend sensors change to a target far condition and the
full extend sensors change to a target near condition.

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LE SLAT
MAGNET FIXED LEADING
EDGE OF WING

S S S
S S S
FULL EXTEND
RETRACT S SENSOR S S
SWITCH
EXTEND
SENSOR

TARGET INBOARD
AUXILIARY
ARM

LE SLAT RETRACT POSITION LE SLAT EXTEND POSITION LE SLAT FULL EXTEND POSITION

FWD
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Functional Description LE Devices Annunciator Panel

There are 26 LE flap and slat proximity sensors and These are the lights on the LE devices annunciator
switches that send data to the leading edge flap/slat panel:
indication module. The module uses this data for
position indication on the LE devices annunciator - Transit (amber)
panel. - Extend (green)
- Full extend (green).
LE FLAPS EXT Light
If a LE flap or slat is not in the correct position,
The LE FLAPS EXT light shows when all of the LE flaps one of these indications shows on the LE devices
and slats are in an extend or full extend position. annunciator panel:

LE FLAPS TRANSIT Light - TRANSIT amber light comes on


- Incorrect EXT or FULL EXT green light comes on
The LE FLAPS TRANSIT light shows when a LE flap or slat - No lights come on.
is not in the correct position.
Operation
LE Flap or Slat Not in Correct Position
When the LE flaps and slats are retracted, all the
The module compares the LE flap and slat positions with lights go off.
the trailing edge (TE) flap position to make sure the
LE flaps and slats move to the correct position. When the TE flaps move from 0 to 1, the LE FLAPS
TRANSIT light comes on. When each LE flap and slat
When the TE flaps are up, the LE flaps and slats should moves, the transit light for each surface comes on the
be at the retract position. When the TE flaps are at 1, LE devices annunciator panel. When each LE flap and
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2, or 5, the LE flaps and slats should be at the extend slat is in the extend position, the extend light comes
position. When the TE flaps are at 10 or more, the LE on and the transit light goes off. When all the LE
flaps should be at the extend position and the LE slats flaps and slats are in the extend position, the LE
should be at the full extend position. If any LE flap FLAPS TRANSIT light goes off and the LE FLAPS EXT light
or slat is not in the correct position, the LE FLAPS comes on.
TRANSIT light shows.

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When the TE flaps move from 5 to 10, the LE FLAPS EXT
light goes off and the LE FLAPS TRANSIT light comes on.
When each LE slat moves, the transit light for each
surface comes on and the extend light goes off. When
each LE slat is in the full extend position, the full
extend light comes on and the transit light goes off.
When all the LE slats are in the full extend position,
the LE FLAPS TRANSIT light goes off and the LE FLAPS
EXT light comes on.

Autoslat Operation

During an autoslat extension, the leading edge


flap/slat indication module inhibits the LE FLAPS
TRANSIT light. The stall management computers (SMCs)
send an autoslat signal to the module when the airplane
is near a stall condition. When this occurs, the module
gives a 13-second time delay to the LE FLAPS TRANSIT
light. This causes the LE FLAPS TRANSIT light to not
come on during autoslat extension of the LE slats.

When the SMCs remove the autoslat command, the 13-


second time delay becomes active again. This causes the
LE FLAPS TRANSIT light to not come on during retraction
of the LE slats after an autoslat extension.
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BUS 1
FLAP POSITION
INDICATION LE
P6 CB PANEL
LE DEVICES
FLAPS
TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
3 3
EXT EXT
FULL FULL
LE PROXIMITY SENSORS EXT EXT
AND SWITCHES (26) LE FLAPS EXT 1 6
2 5
LIGHT LOGIC 3 4

SLATS SLATS
ALL FLAPS & SLATS TEST
TE FLAPS 10 IN EXTEND OR FULL
OR GREATER EXTEND POSITION LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (P5)

S856 STALL WARN


SWITCH
LE FLAPS TRANSIT
LIGHT LOGIC
TE FLAPS UP
ONE OR MORE FLAP
OR SLATS NOT IN
S584 FLAPS 10 POSITION
DEGREE SWITCH
TRAILING EDGE FLAP
CONTROL UNIT
LE FLAPS LE FLAPS
TRANSITa EXT g
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GROUND PANEL
SMC 1 R282 AIR
SENSE RELAY R375 NOSE
SENSE RELAY
LE FLAP/SLAT
AUTOSLAT INDICATION
MODULE (E3-2)
SMC 2
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LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - LEADING EDGE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION MODULE
Purpose

The leading edge flap/slat indication module measures


the position of the LE flaps and slats and uses this
data to show the lights on the LE devices annunciator
panel in the flight deck. The module also uses this
data to show the LE FLAPS TRANSIT light and the LE
FLAPS EXT light.

Location

The leading edge flap/slat indication module is on the


E3-2 shelf in the electronic equipment compartment.

General Description

The module gets position information from the leading


edge flap and slat proximity sensors and switches. The
module processes this data to operate the leading edge
position indicating lights in the flight compartment.

Physical Description

Built-in test functions on the BITE panel of the


leading edge flap/slat indication module lets you show
faults and do tests on the leading edge flap and slat
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P/N 65-52807-73
S/N
MOD LEVEL A B C D E F G H J K

INSTRUCTIONS:

- PUSH ON/OFF TO
START OR END
BITE DISPLAY.

- PUSH YES OR NO
TO REPLY TO
QUESTION(?).

- PUSH TO MOVE
DOWN IN LIST.

- PUSH TO MOVE
UP IN LIST.

- PUSH MENU TO
RETURN TO
MENU ON
PREVIOUS MENU.
OFF
BITE MAIN MENU:
EXISTING FAULTS-
SHOWS EXISTING YES NO
FAULTS.
FAULT HISTORY-
SHOWS PAST
FAULTS BY FLIGHT
LEG.
OTHER FUNCTIONS-
SHOWS OTHER
FUNCTIONS.

CAUTION
THIS ASSEMBLY
CONTAINS
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT DEVICES
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MODULE (E3-2)

LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - LEADING EDGE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION MODULE
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General FAULT HISTORY?

The leading edge flap/slat indication module can help The FAULT HISTORY? selection shows past faults by
you find and isolate a failure in the LE flap and slat flight leg. This fault information is in the non-
position indicating system. Front panel BITE on the volatile memory (NVM) in the module.
module lets you interface with the BITE functions in
the module. OTHER FUNCTNS?

The module has a 6-switch BITE panel. These are the The OTHER FUNCTNS? selection lets you do these
functions of each switch: functions:

- ON/OFF - starts or stops BITE display - See sensor information


- MENU - shows menu - See system configuration data
- YES or NO - response to question - Do module BITE display test.
- Down arrow or up arrow - scrolls through menu or
results.

NOTE: If you do not push a switch on the module BITE


panel within 5 minutes, the module stops the BITE
function and turns off the display.

These are the items in the main menu of the module


BITE:

- EXISTING FAULTS?
- FAULT HISTORY?
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- OTHER FUNCTNS?.

EXISTING FAULTS?

The EXISTING FAULTS? selection shows existing faults in


the system and does a check of the interfaces to the
module.

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P/N 65-52807-73
INSTRUCTIONS: S/N
MOD LEVEL A B C D E F G H J K
- PUSH ON/OFF TO T O P O F
START OR END INSTRUCTIONS: BITE PANEL L I S T
BITE DISPLAY. - PUSH ON/OFF TO
START OR END
BITE DISPLAY.
- PUSH YES OR NO - PUSH YES OR NO
TO REPLY TO
TO REPLY TO QUESTION(?).

QUESTION(?). - PUSH TO MOVE


DOWN IN LIST.
ON E X I S T I N G
PUSH TO MOVE
OFF
- PUSH TO MOVE -
UP IN LIST. F A U L T S ?
DOWN IN LIST. - PUSH MENU TO
RETURN TO
MENU ON
PREVIOUS MENU.
OFF
- PUSH TO MOVE BITE MAIN MENU:
UP IN LIST. EXISTING FAULTS-
SHOWS EXISTING YES NO
- PUSH MENU TO
FAULTS. F A U L T
FAULT HISTORY-

RETURN TO SHOWS PAST


FAULTS BY FLIGHT
H I S T O R Y ?
LEG.
PREVIOUS MENU. OTHER FUNCTIONS-
SHOWS OTHER
FUNCTIONS.
BITE MAIN MENU:
EXISTING FAULTS- O T H E R
SHOWS EXISTING
FAULTS.
F U N C T N S ?
CAUTION
FAULT HISTORY- THIS ASSEMBLY
CONTAINS
SHOWS PAST ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
FAULTS BY FLIGHT DEVICES
LEG. E N D O F
OTHER FUNCTIONS-
L I S T
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SHOWS OTHER
FUNCTIONS.

LE FLAP/SLAT INDICATION
MODULE (E3-2)

LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - MODULE BITE
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Existing Faults LATCHED shows for latched faults. Latched faults
require corrective action to clear.
The existing faults test shows existing faults and does
a check of the interfaces to the leading edge flap/slat HARD shows for faults found during continuous
indication module. monitoring, or during a module BITE test, that were
active for two seconds or greater.
To do the existing faults test, do these steps:
INTRMTNT shows for any fault that was active for less
- Go to the main menu than two seconds.
- Use the up or down arrow switches until you see
EXISTING FAULTS? in the BITE display Shop Details
- Push the YES switch.
SHOP DETAILS? shows the following information, if
NOTE: When you turn on the module BITE display, the applicable:
first message you see is EXISTING FAULTS?.
- Fault isolation location
During this test, the lights for the LE devices in the - Proximity sensor to target gap at the time of the
flight compartment show for approximately five seconds. fault
- Module connector and pin information for the
If the test passes, the display shows NO FAULTS. If the failed component.
test fails, the display shows a fault message. You can
use the switches on the BITE panel to see more These are the fault isolation locations:
information about the fault message. You can also see
if there are other fault messages. - EXTERNAL
- INTERNAL
Fault Details - NOT ISOLATED.
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FAULT DETAILS? shows the message number and the fault EXTERNAL shows when the fault is not in the module.
type for the fault message. These are the fault types: INTERNAL shows when the fault is in the module. NOT
ISOLATED shows when the fault may be either in or not
- LATCHED in the module.
- HARD
- INTRMTNT.

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T O P O F T O P O F
L I S T L I S T

E X I S T I N G TEST T O P O F
YES
RUNS (FAULT 1) L I S T
F A U L T S ?

F A U L T F A U L T M E S S A G E
YES
H I S T O R Y ? D E T A I L S ? N O . X X X

O T H E R T O P O F
F U N C T N S ? (FAULT N) (TYPE) L I S T

E N D O F F A U L T S H O P (SHOP
YES YES
L I S T D E T A I L S ? D E T A I L S ? DETAIL 1)

E N D O F E N D O F (SHOP
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E N D O F
L I S T

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Fault History

The fault history selection shows fault information


that is in the non-volatile memory (NVM) in the leading
edge flap/slat indication module. Monitors in the
module put data in the NVM during these conditions:

- System tests using the module BITE


- Continuous monitoring
- Power up tests.

The NVM keeps data for the last 64 LE flap/slat cycles


and a maximum of 465 failures (maximum of 116 failures
in a LE flap/slat cycle). LE flap/slat cycle 0 (LE
FL/SL 0?) is the current LE flap/slat cycles. Faults in
LE flap/slat cycle 0 are faults that occurred during
the most recent cycle and the faults that occurred on
the ground after the most recent cycle.

To find fault information for a specific LE flap/slat


cycle, do these steps:

- Go to the main menu


- Use the up or down arrow switches until you see
FAULT HISTORY? in the BITE display
- Push the YES switch
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- Use the up or down arrow switches until you see the


LE flap/slat cycle that you want
- Push the YES switch.

The information for FAULT DETAILS? and SHOP DETAILS? is


the same as for the existing faults test.

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L I S T L I S T L I S T

E X I S T I N G L E F L / S L T O P O F
F A U L T S ?
YES (FAULT 1) L I S T
C Y C 0 ?

F A U L T L E F L / S L F A U L T M E S S A G E
YES YES YES
H I S T O R Y ? C Y C N ? D E T A I L S ? N O . X X X

O T H E R E N D O F T O P O F
(FAULT N) (TYPE)
F U N C T N S ? L I S T L I S T

E N D O F F A U L T S H O P (SHOP
YES YES
L I S T D E T A I L S ? D E T A I L S ? DETAIL 1)

E N D O F E N D O F (SHOP
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E N D O F
L I S T

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Other Functions shows when the gap is between a GAP NEAR condition and
a GAP FAR condition.
These are the other functions in the leading edge
flap/slat indication module BITE: DISPLAY TEST

- PROX SENSOR? The DISPLAY TEST shows the BITE display characters in
- SYSTEM CONFIG? sequence. This test is not interactive. When the test
- DISPLAY TEST. is complete, the BITE display shows DISPLAY TEST?
again.
To go to one of these functions, do these steps:

- Go to the main menu


- Use the up or down arrow switches until you see
OTHER FUNCTNS? in the BITE display
- Push the YES switch
- Use the up or down arrow switches until you see the
function that you want
- Push the YES switch.

PROX SENSOR? Function

The PROX SENSOR? selection lets you see the sensor to


target gap information for all the LE flap and slat
proximity sensors. The gap information for each sensor
is one of these:
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- GAP NEAR
- MARGINAL
- GAP FAR.

GAP NEAR shows when the gap is less than a limit. GAP
FAR shows when the gap is more than a limit. MARGINAL

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L I S T L I S T

E X I S T I N G P R O X TO LIST OF
YES PROXIMITY
F A U L T S ? S E N S O R ? SENSORS

F A U L T S Y S T E M MODULE MODE AND


YES
H I S T O R Y ? C O N F I G ? SOFTWARE VERSION

O T H E R D I S P L A Y
YES YES START THE TEST
F U N C T N S ? T E S T

E N D O F E N D O F
L I S T L I S T
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BITE
DISPLAY
CHARACTERS

DISPLAY TEST SEQUENCE

LE FLAP AND SLAT POSITION INDICATING SYSTEM - TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - OTHER FUNCTIONS
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General

The LE autoslat system moves the LE slats from the


extend position to the full extend position when the
airplane is near a stall condition. This helps improve
the airplane performance.

Interfaces

Two stall management computers (SMCs) calculate the


autoslat commands. Each SMC sends an autoslat signal to
the autoslat control valve. The autoslat control valve
sends hydraulic power from hydraulic system B or the
PTU system to the LE slat actuators. This causes the LE
slats to fully extend.

If the autoslat function is not available, the autoslat


fail light shows on the flight controls panel on the P5
overhead panel.

See stall warning system section for more information.


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STALL AUTOSLAT
MANAGEMENT CONTROL LE SLAT
COMPUTERS VALVE ACTUATORS (6)
(2)
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AUTO SLAT
FAIL a
FLIGHT CONTROLS PANEL
(P5)

LE AUTOSLAT SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION


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Purpose Autoslat Operation

The autoslat control valve causes the LE slats to move The autoslat operation occurs when all of these
from extend to full extend if the airplane gets near a conditions occur:
stall condition. This valve supplies pressure to the
full extend port on the LE slat actuators. - Flap lever at 1, 2, or 5
- Airplane gets near a stall condition
Location - Alternate operation is not active.

The autoslat control valve is on the right side of the When all of these conditions occur, the SMCs energize
fuselage, just forward of the MLG wheel well. Remove the two solenoids. The solenoid valves send extend
the access panel to get access. pressure to the pressure-operated valves. This lets
either pressure-operated valve send extend pressure to
Physical Description the full extend port on the LE slat actuators. If one
valve, solenoid, or SMC has a failure, the pressure
The autoslat control valve has two solenoid valves and still goes to the actuators.
two valves that operate by pressure. The solenoids are
line replaceable units (LRUs).

Functional Description

The autoslat control valve sends full extend pressure


to the LE slat actuators during the normal operation or
during the autoslat operation.

Normal Operation
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During the normal operation, when the flap lever is at


10 or more, the LE flap/slat control valve sends full
extend pressure to the autoslat control valve. This
pressure goes through both valves that operate by
pressure. Then the pressure goes to the full extend
port on the LE slat actuators.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM B PTU SYSTEM


RAM AIR INLET DUCT
ACCESS PANEL

LE FLAP AND SLAT


CONTROL VALVE

TO LE FLAP AND
WING-TO-BODY SLAT ACTUATORS
FAIRING FULL EXTEND PORT
EXTEND
FWD EXTEND

AUTOSLAT
CONTROL
VALVE
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SOLENOID-
OPERATED
VALVE PRESSURE-OPERATED
VALVE
AUTOSLAT CONTROL VALVE
FWD TO LE SLAT ACTUATORS
FULL EXTEND PORT
LE AUTOSLAT SYSTEM - AUTOSLAT CONTROL VALVE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
Subject Subject Page
STALL WARNING SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-32-CC. . . 1
COMPONENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROL COLUMN SHAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STALL WARNING TEST PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - SMC BITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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General

The stall warning system shakes the control column when


the airplane gets close to a stall. These are the
components of the stall warning system:

- Stall management computers (SMCs)


- Control column shakers
- Stall warning test panel.

These are the components and systems that interface


with the stall warning system:

- Engine N1 indicator (2)


- Engine N2 indicator (2)
- Digital air data computer (2)
- LE flap and slat indicating module
- Air/ground signals
- Flap position transmitter (2).
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STALL WARNING TEST SENSITIVE
NO.1 NO.2 "BITE INSTRUCTIONS"
ON/OFF: Start or stop Bite
MENU : To display menu
YES/NO: In response to
question (?)
STALL WARNING TEST PANEL OR : To scroll through
menu or results

ON
MENU
OFF

YES NO
ANGLE-OF-ATTACK
SENSOR (2)
CONTROL COLUMN
SHAKER (2)
STALL MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER
ENGINE N1 INDICATOR (2) P/N 65-52822-XX
ENGINE N2 INDICATOR (2) S/N X XXXXXXX XXXX
DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER (2) XXXXXXXXXXX
MOD
LE FLAP AND SLAT INDICATING MODULE
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XXXX X X X XX X XX
AIR/GROUND SIGNALS
FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER (2)

STALL MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER (2)
STALL WARNING SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Flight Compartment

These are the components of the stall warning system in


the flight compartment:

- Stall warning test panel


- Control column shaker (2).

The stall warning test panel is on the P5 aft overhead


panel. The control column shakers are on the forward
side of the control columns.

Electronic Equipment Compartment

The stall management computers are on the E1-1 shelf.


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E1-1 SHELF
- STALL MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER 1
- STALL MANAGEMENT
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CONTROL COLUMN COMPUTER 2


SHAKER (2)

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT

CONTROL COLUMN (2)

STALL WARNING SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATION


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STALL WARNING SYSTEM - CONTROL COLUMN SHAKER
Purpose

The control column shakers shake the control columns to


alert the pilots of a stall condition.

Location

The control column shakers attach to the control


columns.

Physical Description

Each control column shaker has a 28v dc motor and an


unbalanced ring. There is one electrical connector on
each unit.

Functional Description

The motor drives an unbalanced ring. The ring shakes


the control column.
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CONTROL COLUMN
SHAKER MOTOR

UNBALANCED
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RING

ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR

CONTROL COLUMN (2) CONTROL COLUMN SHAKER (2)

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STALL WARNING SYSTEM - STALL WARNING TEST PANEL
Purpose

The test switches of stall warning test panel do a test


of the stall warning system.

Location

The stall warning test panel is on the P5 aft overhead


panel.

Physical Description

The stall warning test panel has two push button


switches.

Functional Description

Each test switch lets you do a test of the stall


warning system. If you push switch 1, you do a test of
stall warning system 1 including operation of the
control column shaker on the captain control column. If
you push switch 2, you do a test of stall warning
system 2 including operation of the control column
shaker on the first officer control column.

When you push the test switch, the stall warning system
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does an internal test. If no faults are found, the


control column shaker operates. If faults are found,
the control column shaker does not operate. During the
test, the control column shaker operates until you
release the test switch, or a maximum of 20 seconds.
The 20 second maximum time limit prevents damage to the
motor in the control column shaker.

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NO.1 NO.2
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STALL WARNING SYSTEM - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
General Speed Floor Stall Warning

The SMCs have two calculations for stall warning and The speed floor stall warning uses TE flap position
either calculation can cause an SMC to send a stall data and airspeed data. If the airspeed is too low for
warning signal to a column shaker. These calculations a specific TE flap position, the SMCs send a stall
are the normal stall warning and the speed floor stall warning signal to the column shakers.
warning.

Stall warning is only available when the airplane is in


the air or airspeed is more than 160 knots.

Normal Stall Warning

Normal stall warning uses this data:

- Angle-of-attack
- TE flap position
- LE flap and slat asymmetry information
- Engine speed
- Airspeed.

If the angle-of-attack is too high for a specific TE


flap position, the SMYDs send a stall warning signal to
the column shakers.

The SMCs use the other data for bias calculations. If a


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bias is active, the SMCs send a stall warning signal at


a lower angle-of-attack. The SMCs calculate all biases
simultaneously and use the highest bias. The SMYDs
subtract the highest active bias from the normal trip
point schedule to reduce the trip point.

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AIR/GROUND
AIR MODE
AIR MODE CALCULATION
AIRSPEED

SPEED FLOOR STALL WARNING


TE FLAP POSITION

NORMAL STALL WARNING


ANGLE-OF-ATTACK
- LE ASYMMETRY BIAS CAPT CONTROL
COLUMN SHAKER
LE FLAP/SLAT ASYMMETRY
- HIGH THRUST BIAS
ENGINE SPEED

SMC 1
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F/O CONTROL
COLUMN SHAKER

SMC 2

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STALL WARNING SYSTEM - TRAINING INFORMATION POINT - SMC BITE
General level. In some lists, TOP OF LIST and END OF LIST show
for a second when moving to the top or bottom of the
The stall management computer (SMC) has these BITE list.
functions:
The SMC does a system test and shows TEST IN PROGRESS
- Continuous monitor when you push the ON/OFF switch. SYSTEM OK shows if no
- BITE tests. faults are found. TEST FAIL shows if faults are found.
Use the down arrow switch to see the number of faults
Continuous Monitor and to go through the list of faults.

Continuous monitors test the SMC for proper operation. To operate BITE the airplane must have the flaps up and
The fault history keeps fault data that has happened in airspeed less than 60 knots or the on-side engine N1 <
the past. Some faults stop SMC operation. 15% and the off-side engine N1 < 50%.

BITE Tests Main Menu

BITE tests have these functions: These are the BITE main menu selections:

- Do a system test - PRESENT FAULTS


- Check SMC operation after replacement - SELF TEST
- Show that all functions are within specifications - FAULTS HISTORY
- Support fault isolation. - GROUND TEST
- SYSTEM CONFIG
Six push-button switches and a two row 8 character - CLR AND RE-TEST.
display are on the front of the SMC for BITE tests.
Push the YES switch to enter any of these menu
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BITE Operation selections.

Push the ON/OFF switch to start BITE tests. Push the up


arrow switch to see the previous menu item. Push the
down arrow or NO switch to see the next menu item. Push
the YES switch to move down into the menu on the
display. Push the MENU switch to move back up one

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STATIC
SENSITIVE
"BITE INSTRUCTIONS"
ON/OFF:Start or stop Bite A
MENU : To display menu
YES/NO: In response to
question (?)
OR :To scroll through ON P R E S E N T
menu or results
OFF F A U L T S ?

S E L F
T E S T I N T E S T ?
P R O G R E S S

ON
MENU F A U L T
OFF
H I S T O R Y ?

YES NO S Y S T E M T E S T
O K F A I L
G R O U N D
T E S T ?

STALL MANAGEMENT N N
COMPUTER MENU
F A U L T S
P/N 65-52822-XX S Y S T E M
S/N X XXX XX XX XXX X
C O N F I G ?
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XXXXXXX XXXX
MOD A TO LIST
X X X X X X X XX X X X
OF FAULTS
C L R A N D
R E - T E S T ?

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General

The takeoff warning function gives an intermittent


aural warning sound if the airplane is in an unsafe
condition during takeoff.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

bat - battery
CB - circuit breaker
deg - degree
eng - engine
gnd - ground
LE - leading edge
spd brk - speed brake
stab - stabilizer
sw - switch
TE - trailing edge
TO - takeoff
warn - warning
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SPDBK LEVER NOT DOWN


PARKING BRAKE SET

LE FLAPS (1 & 4)
NOT EXTENDED

TE FLAPS NOT AT TAKEOFF


AIRPLANE ON GROUND
STAB
TRIM
THRUST LEVERS
AT TAKEOFF
STABILIZER OUT OF GREEN BAND
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General

To do the takeoff warning system test on the ground,


advance the thrust levers, put the required flight
controls to the takeoff position, and then selectively
move the flight controls to be tested to an improper
position.

Two leading edge warning test switches are added


because of the relationship of the trailing edge and
leading edge flaps.

Location

The leading edge warning test switches are on the


forward stanchion of the E3 rack, next to row 1.

Physical Description

The leading edge warning test switch has three


positions:

- Left leading edge test


- Normal
- Right leading edge test.
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The leading edge warning override test switch has two


positions:

- Normal
- Override.

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LE DEVICES
FLAPS
TRANSIT TRANSIT
4 4
3 3
EXT EXT
FULL FULL
EXT EXT
1 6
2 5
3 4

SLATS SLATS
TEST

LE DEVICES ANNUNCIATOR PANEL

S784
L LE TEST
NORMAL
R LE TEST

S785
OVERRIDE
TEST
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LEADING EDGE WARNING


TEST SWITCHES
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