Fuselage

Question 1

Fuselage main shell construction.

Answer 1

Semi-monocoque moulded construction CFRP with Stiffeners and bulkheads GFRP

Question 2

Where is the firewall in the engine nacelle?

Answer 2

The engine is separated from the edge by a firewall.
It is special fire-resistant matting.
Covers the engine by stainless steel cladding.

Question 3

Describe the wing structure.

Answer 3

Semi-monocoque shell structure CFRP
Front and rear spar
Top and bottom shell
Fail safe design 
Aluminium fuel tanks

Question 4

How are the control surfaces operated?

Answer 4

Ailerons and Elevator - control rods
Rudder - cables
Flaps - Electrically operated

Question 5

How are the trim tabs operated and why are they useful?

Answer 5

Elevator and Rudder trim tab - by Bowden cable.

Useful as the balance forces.

Question 6

What is the full deflection elevator angle?

Answer 6

15.5deg full deflection.

13deg backstop

Question 7

Construction of ailerons

Answer 7

Composite sandwich structure GFRP/CFRP.
4 hinge pins mounted in aluminium bracket secured by a roll pin
Fixed trim tab fitted to left aileron

Question 8

Construction of elevator

Answer 8

Composite Sandwich structure GFRP/CFRP

5 hinges

Question 9

Construction of flaps

Answer 9

Two piece construction
- inner part mounted to centre wing (4 hinges)
- outer part to wing (6 hinges)
Hinge pins mounted in aluminium bracket secured by roll pins

Question 10

Construction of rudder

Answer 10

GFRP sandwich
Upper hinge - 1 bolt
Lower hinge - Screws and bolts
Adjustable trim tab

Question 11

Construction of horizontal stabiliser

Answer 11

GFRP/CFRP semi-monocoque construction

Adjustable elevator trim tab