In a jammed pitch/roll condition, what is the initial action?

• A. Yoke...Relax pressure
• B. Increase pressure
• C. Maintain one hand on the yoke
• D. Pull the yoke toward you

Answer: (A)

When a control surface is jammed, the first step is to ease the load on the control yoke. Relaxing pressure reduces the force transmitted to the jammed surface, which lowers the risk of stressing the mechanism or worsening the jam, and it also gives you time to assess and follow the proper emergency procedure. Pushing harder, pulling, or maintaining a firm grip can aggravate the jam or lead to abrupt, unsafe stick forces. By letting the yoke go slack, you’re minimizing further aggravation while you move through the checklist or any alternate-control steps that follow.