Airframe / Flight Controls Flashcards
What material is the basic airframe made of?
Aluminium alloy
With the exception of specific components like the steel engine mount and lightweight plastic extremities.
Are aerobatics permitted in this airplane?
No, aerobatics are prohibited
The structure is not designed for aerobatic loads.
What type of structure is the fuselage?
Semi-monocoque structure
Where is the front door located?
On the right side
What type of wing design does the airplane employ?
Conventional design semi-tapered
What airfoil section does the wing use?
NACA 652-415 airfoil section
Where is the main spar located?
Approximately 400/c of the chord aft of the leading edge
How are the wings attached to the fuselage?
By the insertion of the butt ends of the spar into a spar box carry-through
What does the bolting of the spar ends into the spar box carry-through provide?
A continuous main spar
What additional spars are the wings attached by?
- Auxiliary front spar
- Rear spar
What loads does the rear spar take?
- Torque loads
- Drag loads
What is mounted on the rear spar?
Flaps and ailerons
How are the four-position wing flaps controlled?
Mechanically controlled by a handle located between the front seats
What happens when the right flap is fully retracted?
It locks into place to provide a step for cabin entry
What does the empennage consist of?
- Vertical stabilizer
- All-movable horizontal stabilator
- Rudder
What feature does the stabilator incorporate?
An anti-servo tab
What is the function of the anti-servo tab?
Improves longitudinal stability and provides longitudinal trim
How does the anti-servo tab move in relation to the stabilator?
Moves in the same direction as the stabilator, but with increased travel
