What are the flap handle gate positions?

• A. 8 degrees retracting and 20 degrees extending
• B. 0 and 10 degrees
• C. 5 and 15 degrees
• D. 12 and 24 degrees

Answer: (A)

Flap handle gate positions are the fixed detents that mark the extremes of flap travel, giving a clear, locked-in reference for flap status. On this aircraft, the two gate stops are at 8 degrees when retracting and 20 degrees when extending. That means as the flap lever moves toward up, it settles into the retracting gate around 8 degrees, and as it moves toward down, it settles into the extending gate at 20 degrees. These gates help prevent accidental mid-range changes and let the crew quickly confirm the flaps are in the correct extreme positions via the physical stop and the corresponding indicators.