WorksheetsAFCS Chapter D, E & F
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is PID?
Proportional, Indices, Derivative
Proportional, Integral, Derivative
Prompt, Integral, Derivative
What responds and sums those components to compute the output?
Kalman Gain
P I D
ACT
Name 2 advantages of ACT?
Proportional, Integral and derivative response of the computer to the actuator.
maintains the safety of both aircraft and pilot
configures the aircraft for the condition of flight from supersonic to hover
Controls the transition up and down of the aircraft to a sonar hover
Kalman Gain : Does 1 indicate that the measured value is less accurate?
False
True
Which switch is the Trim Release Switch ?
What is the purpose of an Actuator?
Coverts inputted electrical energy into mechanical movement output
Converts inputted mechanical movement into electrical energy output
Which Actuator has both hydraulic and electrical technology in a self contained package?
Electro-Mechanical
Electro-Hydrostatic
Electro-Hydraulic
Electro-Pneumatic
Which Actuator uses high power brushless DC motors and efficient gearing?
Electro-Mechanical
Electro-Hydrostatic
Electro-Hydraulic
Electro-Pneumatic
Series or Parallel actuator:
Slower in operation
Series
Parallel
Series or Parallel actuator:
Does not oppose pilot inputs
Series
Parallel
Artificial Feel:
Defined as devices that 'simulate the various loads on an aircraft caused by the effects of aerodynamic forces on the control surfaces'
True
False
Series or Parallel actuator:
Moves the pilot's controls
Series
Parallel
Series or Parallel actuator:
Authority is limited
Series
Parallel
Series or Parallel actuator:
reverts to a rigid link when not operating
Series
Parallel
Trimming: What is not a method of trim?
Manual Manoeuvre
Manual Trim
Passive Trim
System/Auto Trim
The purpose of an artificial feel system is:
Choose 2 correct answers
Improve the COG of the aircraft
Prevent over-stressing of the airframe
Provide control demand datum
Provide trim facility
