Are the flaps electronic or mechanical?

Are the flaps electronic or mechanical?

• A. Electronic
• B. Mechanical
• C. Hybrid
• D. Pneumatic

Answer: (A)

Flaps on the DA20-C1 are electronically actuated. An electric motor in the flap drive moves the flaps to the selected preset positions when you operate the switch in the cockpit. There’s no hydraulic or pneumatic power involved, and you don’t manually crank or directly push a mechanical linkage to extend or retract them. The system relies on electricity and a position indicator to show the current setting. The other options would imply manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mixed power, which isn’t how this aircraft’s flaps operate.

Flaps on the DA20-C1 are electronically actuated. An electric motor in the flap drive moves the flaps to the selected preset positions when you operate the switch in the cockpit. There’s no hydraulic or pneumatic power involved, and you don’t manually crank or directly push a mechanical linkage to extend or retract them. The system relies on electricity and a position indicator to show the current setting. The other options would imply manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mixed power, which isn’t how this aircraft’s flaps operate.