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SPEED BRAKE LEVER
- Symmetrically deploys the multi-function spoilers. All spoiler panels deploy at the same angle in response to the speed brake lever position.
SPOILER SYSTEM
- 5 spoiler panels each wing. 3 outboard spoilers each wing are called multifunction spoilers.
- Roll Control: Deployed asymmetrically for roll augmentation by pilots control wheel.
- Direct mode: Function at a default fixed gain.
- Speed Brakes: Deploys all six multifunction spoiler panels symmetrically during flight by speed brake handle position.
- Automatically retract: selection of slat/flap 2 or above, or airspeed below 180 KIAS, or TLA above 70 degrees.
- Not available in direct mode.
- Ground Spoilers: All ten spoiler panels deployed symmetrically to the fully extended position during landing roll.
- Ground spoilers not available in direct mode.
- Roll Control: Deployed asymmetrically for roll augmentation by pilots control wheel.