If the Rudder System is jammed, which action is specified?

If the Rudder System is jammed, which action is specified?

• A. YAW DAMPER DISC - SELECT
• B. Rudder Pedals - OVERPOWER
• C. Autopilot - DISENGAGE
• D. Control Wheel - ASSUME MANUAL CONTROL

Answer: (A)

When the rudder system is jammed, the priority is to stop the stabilization system from fighting the pilot’s manual input. The yaw damper is a stability augmentation that uses the rudder to damp yaw motions. If the rudder is jammed, continuing to power the yaw damper can cause unintended or excessive rudder movement and make control more difficult. Disengaging the yaw damper isolates that system from the rudder, removing the additional forces and allowing you to take manual control with less opposing input. This step simplifies handling the airplane until the issue can be addressed. Disengaging autopilot or assuming manual control are actions you might take later as needed, but they don’t directly address the immediate stabilization-induced forces placed on the rudder. Pushing harder on the rudder pedals is not advised, as it could exacerbate the mechanical issue or cause further stress.

When the rudder system is jammed, the priority is to stop the stabilization system from fighting the pilot’s manual input. The yaw damper is a stability augmentation that uses the rudder to damp yaw motions. If the rudder is jammed, continuing to power the yaw damper can cause unintended or excessive rudder movement and make control more difficult. Disengaging the yaw damper isolates that system from the rudder, removing the additional forces and allowing you to take manual control with less opposing input. This step simplifies handling the airplane until the issue can be addressed.

Disengaging autopilot or assuming manual control are actions you might take later as needed, but they don’t directly address the immediate stabilization-induced forces placed on the rudder. Pushing harder on the rudder pedals is not advised, as it could exacerbate the mechanical issue or cause further stress.