Eclipse 500 User Manual

Section 3. Flight Controls Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
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3.9 Flight Controls Review Questions
1. The flight control system on the Eclipse 500 is:
a. A fly-by-wire system which uses an on-board flight computer and flight
control servo motors for each individual primary flight controls.
b. A mechanical system that uses cables, pulleys, bell cranks, and pushrods.
c. Hydraulically controlled.
d. None of the above.
2. What are two components of the Flight Control System that have Aircraft
Computer System interfaces?
a.
b.
3. The trim system on the Eclipse 500 is best described as:
a. Electrically powered and operated.
b. Manually powered via a mechanically operated trim wheel.
c. Pitch trim is electronically powered; aileron and rudder trim are both powered
manually via a mechanically operated trim wheel.
d. None of the above.
4. The flaps on the Eclipse 500 are best described as:
a. Hydraulically powered fowler flaps.
b. Electrically powered fowler flaps.
c. Pneumatically powered fowler flaps.
d. Manually powered fowler flaps.
5. Vfe for flaps in the T/O (takeoff) position is:
a. 150 KEAS
b. 175 KEAS
c. 120 KEAS
d. 200 KEAS
6. Vfe for flaps in the LDG (landing) position is:
a. 120 KEAS
b. 150 KEAS
c. 200 KEAS
d. 175 KEAS
7. List the functions of the All Interrupt switch:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Eclipse 500 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Eclipse Aerospace
Model	Eclipse 500
Type	Very Light Jet
Engines	2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofans
Thrust per engine	900 lbf (4.0 kN)
Wingspan	37.9 ft (11.6 m)
Height	11.0 ft (3.4 m)
Avionics	Avio NG
First Flight	August 26, 2002
Maximum Speed	430 mph
Range	1, 125 nautical miles
Service Ceiling	41, 000 ft (12, 500 m)
Crew	1 or 2
Max Takeoff Weight	6, 000 pounds
Seating Capacity	4-6
Length	33 feet 6 inches
Empty Weight	3, 550 pounds
Payload	Varies with configuration and fuel load