NATOPS - Flight Controls Flashcards
How are Yaw damping, turn coordination, and directional trim are accomplished?
Electrical commands are sent to an electromechanical actuator which moves the rudder and rudder tab at a fixed mechanical ratio
What is the purpose of the rudder tab?
To reduce the force required of the electromechanical actuator to overcome rudder aerodynamic loads
How are control inputs transmitted to the rudder and to the hydraulic actuators for the stabilator and ailerons?
Through push‐pull rods, mechanical links and levers.
Which hydraulic system is associated with the aileron and stabilator actuators?
Both. The hydraulic actuators used in the stabilator and aileron systems are of tandem design. One cylinder in each tandem actuator is connected to the HYD 1 system and the other to the HYD 2 system.
How is stall warning provided to the pilots?
An electrically operated rudder pedal shaker attached to the left rudder pedal in the forward cockpit and an aural tone provide stall warning in both cockpits
How is artificial feel provided for longitudinal control?
Artificial feel is provided by a spring cartridge in conjunction with an inertia weight and two viscous dampers
How is longitudinal trim provided?
An electrically operated actuator.
Is stabilator deflection linearly related to control stick deflection
No. Non‐linear gearing is provided in the longitudinal control system that increases the ratio of stabilator
deflection per control stick deflection with increased displacement of the control stick away from neutral.
How is standby stabilator trim operated?
The standby motor is operated by a guarded standby stabilator trim switch on the left console in each cockpit.
Where does the main stabilator trim get its power?
28 Vdc essential services bus
Where does the standby stabilator trim get its power?
28 Vdc generator bus
What are the travel limits for stabilator deflection?
(Control stick full forward) 6.6 degrees stabilator leading edge up to (Control stick full aft) 15 degrees stabilator leading edge down
What range does the stabilator trim system provide?
The trim system provides a range of 3 degrees stabilator leading edge up to 8 degrees stabilator leading edge down
What is important to be aware of when setting trim for takeoff or catapult launch?
The indicator only depicts trim position with no forces on the stick. It is important that both pilots not exert longitudinal forces on the stick while setting trim for takeoff.
How is artificial feel provided for the ailerons?
By a nonlinear spring cartridge feel system that varies with stick deflection