Helicopter Components & Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Define a semirigid rotor system.
A
Usually composed of two blades that are rigidly mounted to the main rotor hub. The main rotor hub is free to tilt with respect to the main rotor shaft on what is known as a teetering or flapping hinge.
2
Q
What are the three types of potential movements of a rotor system?
A
- Feathering (changing pitch)
- Flapping
- Lead/Lag
3
Q
A
