Assembly and Rigging Flashcards
Name at least two high lift devices found on a wing of an aircraft.
flaps and slats
What controls a helicopter’s tail rotor pitch?
anti-torque pedals
What are the primary flight controls of a fixed wing aircraft?
ailerons, elevator, rudder
Why are control surfaces locked when an aircraft is parked?
to prevent damage from wind gusts
What two materials are used in the fabrication of aircraft control cable?
carbon steel or stainless steel
What is the trade name for the copper sleeves that can be pressed in place to properly terminate or splice an aircraft control cable?
Nicopress
What is the purpose of a fairlead in an aircraft control cable system?
to guide cables through structural members
What tool is most often used to ensure that an aircraft cable is installed with the correct tension?
tensiometer
Where would you look to find the correct amount of control surface deflection for a certain aircraft?
TCDS
Consider a helicopter with a single rotor two-bladed systems. Which blade (advancing or retreating) has the higher angle of attack when the helicopter is in forward horizontal flight, and why?
retreating in order to provide uniform lift
What unit compensates for helicopter main rotor torque?
tail rotor
What is the purpose of the rotorcraft collective pitch control?
to control altitude
What are three mechanical methods used to actuate flight control systems?
cables, push rods, torque tubes
What is the purpose of vortex generators?
to help prevent boundary layer separation
What is a cable fairlead?
it protects and guides control cables through structural members
