SmartCockpit Fokker 50, Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATION
Flight control lock
The flight-control lock should be engaged during taxiing and parking. After setting the flight-
control lock, move the control column slightly forward and bring the ailerons and rudder to
the neutral position; check the flight controls are locked. When releasing the lock, be aware
of flight control movement due to wind. The PF should keep his feet on the rudder bar while
the PNF should hold the control wheel.
CAUTION: Applicable for aircraft equipped with LSAS. If the flight control lock is engaged
while the flaps are traveling the system will see this as a wrong input during
the test phase of the LSAS, this might cause a non reset-able FAULT of the
LSAS.
Flaps
Normal operation
The flaps are hydraulically operated and the flap position is controlled by a flap selector.
Operating time from up (0) to 35 or reverse is approximately 15 seconds.
Alternate operation
The flaps are electrically operated and controlled by the alternate flap control switch.
Alternate flap operation inhibits normal flap selection. To avoid nuisance alerts select the
normal flap selector to the indicated flap position. Operating time from up (0) to 35 or reverse
is approximately 180 seconds.
Fokker 50 - Landing Gear & Flaps
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