What action is specified by the steering runaway memory item?

What action is specified by the steering runaway memory item?

• A. STEER DISC SWITCH PRESS
• B. STEER DISC SWITCH RELEASE
• C. PULL and HOLD the steering wheel
• D. Push the rudder pedals

Answer: (A)

When nose-wheel steering goes out of control, you need to quickly cut off the steering input so the wheel stops moving on its own. The memory item directs you to press the steering disconnect switch. Pressing this switch disables the steering input to the nose wheel, effectively stopping the runaway and allowing you to regain directional control by other means. Releasing the switch wouldn’t interrupt the uncontrollable input, and simply pulling or holding the steering wheel or pushing rudder pedals doesn’t address the source of the runaway, so they aren’t the correct immediate action. This step is fast and decisive, which is why it’s the correct response in a steering runaway situation.

When nose-wheel steering goes out of control, you need to quickly cut off the steering input so the wheel stops moving on its own. The memory item directs you to press the steering disconnect switch. Pressing this switch disables the steering input to the nose wheel, effectively stopping the runaway and allowing you to regain directional control by other means. Releasing the switch wouldn’t interrupt the uncontrollable input, and simply pulling or holding the steering wheel or pushing rudder pedals doesn’t address the source of the runaway, so they aren’t the correct immediate action. This step is fast and decisive, which is why it’s the correct response in a steering runaway situation.