MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Flight Controls -
Controls and Displays
Flt.30.8
Manual spoiler operation is as follows:
• In flight, the handle controls the speed brake mode when the "T" handle
release is squeezed and pulled aft to the 1/3, 2/3, or FULL position. The
handle stops at FULL.
1/3 - all 5 spoilers on both wings extend 10°.
2/3 - all 5 spoilers on both wings extend 20°.
FULL - all 5 spoilers on both wings extend 30°.
• On the ground, the handle controls the ground spoiler mode when pulled
up and aft to the GROUND SPOILER position. Pulling the handle up
again locks it aft.
• The handle will not move to the GROUND SPOILER position until the
nose gear strut is compressed during landing.
October 02, 2006
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