What is the maximum steering angle that can be commanded by the rudder pedals at low ground speed?

What is the maximum steering angle that can be commanded by the rudder pedals at low ground speed?

• A. 5 degrees in either direction
• B. 7 degrees in either direction
• C. 6 degrees in either direction
• D. 8 degrees in either direction

Answer: (C)

On the A320, ground steering is mainly via the nose wheel steering system, with the tiller providing the primary input for larger turns. The rudder pedals can also command steering at low ground speeds, but this input is deliberately limited to prevent tire scrub and to keep taxi control stable. The maximum nose wheel steering angle that can be commanded by the rudder pedals at low ground speed is six degrees in either direction. This keeps you able to steer effectively during taxi while avoiding excessive nose wheel deflection.

On the A320, ground steering is mainly via the nose wheel steering system, with the tiller providing the primary input for larger turns. The rudder pedals can also command steering at low ground speeds, but this input is deliberately limited to prevent tire scrub and to keep taxi control stable. The maximum nose wheel steering angle that can be commanded by the rudder pedals at low ground speed is six degrees in either direction. This keeps you able to steer effectively during taxi while avoiding excessive nose wheel deflection.