What action does the steering runaway memory item require first?

What action does the steering runaway memory item require first?

• A. PRESS the STEER DISC SWITCH
• B. RELEASE the controls
• C. APPLY opposite rudder
• D. Activate the tiller lock

Answer: (A)

When steering runaway happens, the first priority is to stop the steering input from driving the nose wheel. The steer disc switch is the control that immediately disconnects the steering system from the nose wheel actuators, cutting off the source of the uncommanded movement. Pressing it isolates the problem so you can regain control and decide the next steps without fighting ongoing steering. Releasing the controls or trying to counteract with opposite rudder won’t stop the runaway by itself, and locking the tiller is not the immediate action to take. After the steering is disconnected, you can follow the remaining procedures to stabilize the aircraft.

When steering runaway happens, the first priority is to stop the steering input from driving the nose wheel. The steer disc switch is the control that immediately disconnects the steering system from the nose wheel actuators, cutting off the source of the uncommanded movement. Pressing it isolates the problem so you can regain control and decide the next steps without fighting ongoing steering.

Releasing the controls or trying to counteract with opposite rudder won’t stop the runaway by itself, and locking the tiller is not the immediate action to take. After the steering is disconnected, you can follow the remaining procedures to stabilize the aircraft.