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Modes

Spoilers

 

Ailerons

 

Elevators

 

Stab

 

PRIM & SEC

 

Rudder

 

The spoiler displays shows the up/down state of each spoiler. Failed spoilers are indicated in amber.

 

 

 

The ailerons, two on each side, are indicated by green triangles. The zero position for the ailerons changes with the flap settings.

 

 

 

The rudder is displayed along with the current rudder travel limit and the rudder trim position in blue.

 

 

 

Left and right elevator positions are shown either side of the rudder position indicator

 

 

 

Pitch trim is shown as a digital value, either Up or DN.

 

 

 

The status of the 3 PRIM and 2 SEC are shown. These indications turn amber if there is any fault.

 

 

 

The status of the hydraulic pressure supply to each surface actuator is shown by the ident of the hydraulic circuit, G, B, or Y on a gray background.  

 

 

 

The letter changes from a green color to an amber color if the hydraulic circuit is unavailable.