Question

Movement of the cockpit control forward the nosedown position during a ground operational check of the elevator trim tab system will cause the trailing edge of the trim tab to move in which direction?

A. downward if the elevator is in the UP position and upward if the elevator is in the DOWN position
B. upward regardless of elevator
C. downward regardless of elevator position

Answer 1

Movement of the cockpit control forward the nosedown position during a ground operational check of the elevator trim tab system will cause the trailing edge of the trim tab to move downward regardless of elevator position.

Step-by-step explanation:

Movement of the cockpit control forward the nosedown position during a ground operational check of the elevator trim tab system will cause the trailing edge of the trim tab to move downward regardless of elevator position.

The elevator trim tab is an auxiliary control surface that helps to adjust the pitching moment of the aircraft.

When the cockpit control is moved forward, it activates the elevator trim tab to move in the opposite direction, causing the trailing edge of the trim tab to move downward.

This adjustment helps to maintain the desired elevator position and balance the aircraft during flight.