Falcon 200DX FLT CTLS RUDFLPS
Falcon 200DX FLT CTLS RUDFLPS
Falcon 200DX FLT CTLS RUDFLPS
The rudder trim actuator is an electrical screw jack. The trim unit is controlled by a dual
rocker switch located on the flight deck center pedestal. Both halves of the rocker switch
must be pressed simultaneously to close the circuit and activate the rudder trim.
Acting on the trim actuator moves the AFU zero reference in order to obtain a zero reaction
force. Movement of the rudder trim switch applies power (28 VDC) to the linear rudder trim
actuator located in the fuselage.
Rudder trim range is shown within the ENG-TRM-BRK windows displayed on both pilots
PDU. When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM- BRK window pops up on the Pilot Flying side.
The yaw damping system reduces oscillations around the airplane yaw axis. An electrically
powered actuator installed with the rudder control linkages upstream from the main rudder
servo-actuator compensates for these oscillations by inputs to the control linkage.
Secondary flight controls include electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated leading-
edge slats, trailing edge flaps and airbrakes.
LEADING-EDGE SLATS
Each wing incorporates leading edge slats. Slat operation is hydraulically actuated and
electrically controlled by a slats / flaps control handle located on the flight deck center
pedestal.
Three hydraulic actuators supply each slat. Two double-acting units provide both retraction
and extension during normal slat operation and are powered by No 1 hydraulic system. The
third actuator provides only emergency extension with hydraulic power supplied by No 2
system.
Slat operation is electrically sequenced. The slat extension occurs before flap extension.
During retraction, flaps are first fully retracted then slats are retracted.
The slats are operated in three modes: normal, automatic and emergency.
- The normal operation mode consists in deploying and retracting the slats and flaps
using the slats / flaps control handle.
- The automatic operation mode is active in flight and is controlled according to Angle Of
Attack (AOA) probes. Airspeed parameter is also used to inhibit automatic operation
above 265 kt. The AOA threshold for automatic slats extension depends on slats / flaps
control handle notch.
- The emergency mode is manually activated in flight to extend slats in case of No 1
hydraulic system failure.
CAUTION
When the EMERG SLATS switch has been used, it must not be returned to the off
position.
The trailing edge flaps consist of an inboard and outboard double slotted flaps on each wing.
A control handle located on the flight deck center pedestal operates the slats and flaps. The
handle provides the flaps geared hydraulic motor with electrical activation. The flaps are
then actuated through a series of rotating rods and screw jacks. A spring-loaded brake
within the hydraulic motor holds the flaps in their selected position.
The difference between right and left flap position is continuously monitored to detect a
possible asymmetry. In case of asymmetry detection, a FLAPS ASYM CAS message
appears and the flap control circuit breaker trips, stopping the flap movement.
CAUTION
Selection of SF2 or SF3 notch from CLEAN notch is forbidden.
On ground, in take-off configuration, if the flaps are not deployed or are set to SF3, there is a
< NO TAKE-OFF > aural warning and the NO TAKE-OFF CAS message
appears. The flap symbol turns to red.
AIRBRAKES
Three airbrake panels are provided for each wing upper surface. The airbrakes are
hydraulically actuated and electrically controlled.
The airbrakes handle is located on the flight deck center pedestal. The normal operation
mode allows selection of three notches of the handle. Setting airbrakes handle to notch 0
induces all airbrakes retraction. Setting the handle to notch 1 causes the extension of the
center airbrake panels. Selecting notch 2 causes the extension of all six airbrake panels.
Each panel is either fully deployed or fully retracted. Depending on the panel location
(inboard, center or outboard), the deflection angle of the panel when fully extended varies.
Switches allow the system to monitor airbrakes panel position.
An automatic mode allows automatic airbrake extension at landing and during Rejected
Take-Off (RTO). This mode of operation of the airbrakes depends on throttle angles and
BSCU data.
They are automatically retracted when speed decreases below 20 kt.
This automatic function enhances global braking action during landing or rejected take-off
and reduces bounces after touchdown.
The AUTO EXT. pushbutton (amber DISARM status light) located on the overhead panel
allows the crew to disarm this function.
A stall protection feature commands automatic retraction of the airbrakes when high Angle
Of Attack (AOA) is detected by the two AOA probes. The AOA threshold for automatic
retraction depends on the slats / flaps control handle notch.
The airbrakes can not be extended again until the handle is returned to notch 0, recycling
the system.
On ground, in take-off configuration, if at least one airbrake panel is not retracted there is a
< NO TAKE-OFF > aural warning and the NO TAKE-OFF CAS message
appears. The airbrake symbol on HSI window and AB1 or AB2 on speed scale turn to red.
CONTROL
SYNTHETIC TABLES
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
Airbrakes
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
Pushbutton
Push to DISARM
ENG-TRM- BRK
CONTROL FUNCTION ACTIVATION
WINDOW
Activates emergency
aileron left or right trim No synoptic
(trims roll axis).
Activates horizontal
stabilizer to move up or
down (trims pitch axis).
Activates emergency
horizontal stabilizer up
or down (trims pitch
axis) and deactivates
primary trim.