DAFCS Exam Questions & Answers
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What is the name of the portion of the Integrated Lower Control Actuator (ILCA) that is
controlled by the DAFCS flight control computers (FCCs)? - ANSWER-Extensible Link
Portion
When flying with the Flight Director coupled, what happens to the Flight Director when
the centering device release switch is pressed? - ANSWER-Momentarily disables the
flight director coupling
The DAFCS stabilizes the helicopter about all axes and enhances control response;
name five features provided by the DAFCS. - ANSWER--stability about all axes
-bank angle hold
-heading hold
-airspeed hold
-pitch attitude hold
-positive stick gradient
-attitude command/ attitude stability (ACAS)
-turn coordination
-side slip stability
-altitude hold
-DAFCS Trim
-translational rate command (TRC)
-position hold (PH)
-longitudinal cyclic trim (LCT) system
How do you momentarily disengage altitude hold when changing altitude? - ANSWER-
thrust brake
, When flying in known or forecast moderate or above turbulence, what are the three
concerns/restrictions the pilots should be aware of? - ANSWER-Don't use BALT hold,
make sure thrust brake operational, MANUAL mode on LCT
Will the cyclic move when the DAFCS trim switch is moved laterally? - ANSWER-no
With the Flight Director Coupled and HDG selected on the Flight Director Control Layer,
can the pilot change the aircraft heading without touching the flight controls? -
ANSWER-yes, from FD Select Page
Which actuator makes the control input for positive stick gradient, pitch attitude, and
airspeed hold purposes? - ANSWER-DASH
What is the status of the Heading Hold feature when the Swivel Lock Switch is not in the
Locked position? - ANSWER-DAFCS heading hold is disabled to prevent DAFCS from
counteracting steering during ground taxi
Will the Longitudinal Cyclic Trim Actuators (LCT's) function with the DAFCS switch in
the off position? - ANSWER-yes
With Position Hold (P Hold) captured (aircraft hovering), what happens to the status of P
Hold when either weight-on-wheel engages? - ANSWER-PH is turned off
When flying in moderate turbulence or above should BARO ALT be engaged? -
ANSWER-no
Which Control Layer must be selected to engage HDG (heading)? - ANSWER-Flight
Director Control Layer
Which DAFCS Computer controls the radar and inertial altitude hold feature? -
ANSWER-FCC1
100% Accurate Answers Scored A+
What is the name of the portion of the Integrated Lower Control Actuator (ILCA) that is
controlled by the DAFCS flight control computers (FCCs)? - ANSWER-Extensible Link
Portion
When flying with the Flight Director coupled, what happens to the Flight Director when
the centering device release switch is pressed? - ANSWER-Momentarily disables the
flight director coupling
The DAFCS stabilizes the helicopter about all axes and enhances control response;
name five features provided by the DAFCS. - ANSWER--stability about all axes
-bank angle hold
-heading hold
-airspeed hold
-pitch attitude hold
-positive stick gradient
-attitude command/ attitude stability (ACAS)
-turn coordination
-side slip stability
-altitude hold
-DAFCS Trim
-translational rate command (TRC)
-position hold (PH)
-longitudinal cyclic trim (LCT) system
How do you momentarily disengage altitude hold when changing altitude? - ANSWER-
thrust brake
, When flying in known or forecast moderate or above turbulence, what are the three
concerns/restrictions the pilots should be aware of? - ANSWER-Don't use BALT hold,
make sure thrust brake operational, MANUAL mode on LCT
Will the cyclic move when the DAFCS trim switch is moved laterally? - ANSWER-no
With the Flight Director Coupled and HDG selected on the Flight Director Control Layer,
can the pilot change the aircraft heading without touching the flight controls? -
ANSWER-yes, from FD Select Page
Which actuator makes the control input for positive stick gradient, pitch attitude, and
airspeed hold purposes? - ANSWER-DASH
What is the status of the Heading Hold feature when the Swivel Lock Switch is not in the
Locked position? - ANSWER-DAFCS heading hold is disabled to prevent DAFCS from
counteracting steering during ground taxi
Will the Longitudinal Cyclic Trim Actuators (LCT's) function with the DAFCS switch in
the off position? - ANSWER-yes
With Position Hold (P Hold) captured (aircraft hovering), what happens to the status of P
Hold when either weight-on-wheel engages? - ANSWER-PH is turned off
When flying in moderate turbulence or above should BARO ALT be engaged? -
ANSWER-no
Which Control Layer must be selected to engage HDG (heading)? - ANSWER-Flight
Director Control Layer
Which DAFCS Computer controls the radar and inertial altitude hold feature? -
ANSWER-FCC1
