Task G - Operation of System Flashcards
What are the three primary flight controls of the Archer?
Ailerons, Rudder and Stabilator
What type of ailerons does the Archer have?
Differential Ailerons: one aileron is raised a greater distance than the lower aileron which helps with adverse yaw but doesn’t eliminate it!
How do the ailerons work on the Archer?
The upward deflection on the right aileron decreases the camber which decreases lift & the downward deflection of the left aileron increases the camber resulting in increased lift on the left wing.
What axis does the aileron control?
Longitudinal axis
What axis does the rudder control?
Vertical axis
What is the movement called about the vertical axis?
Yaw
True or False: The Archer has an elevator?
False
What is the small tab on the stabilator called?
Anti-servo tab
What is adverse yaw?
The downward deflecting aileron (the one up in the air) produces more lift, and also creates more drag. (thats why we add rudder in the direction we turn) This drag causes the wing to slow down slightly. From the pilot’s perspective the aircraft yaws in the opposite direction of the turn.
What are the secondary control surfaces on the Archer?
Flaps and Trim Tabs
What are the 4 degrees of flap settings?
0, 10, 25 and 40 degrees
What type of flaps does the Archer have?
Slotted Flaps
What is the purpose of slotted flaps?
Produces much greater increases in the maximum coefficient of lift, because of the air pocket in between the flap & the wing.
What is the purpose of the anti-servo tab trim?
It helps decrease the sensitivity of the stabilator which in return helps the pilot from overcontrolling. It relieves control pressure and maintains the stabilator in the desired position.
What does the acronym LHAND stand for?
Lycoming- 180 HP @ 2700, 4 cylinders, 2 spark plugs per cylinder
Horizontally opposed- pistons oppose each other
Air-cooled- not liquid-cooled
Naturally aspirated- no turbo or supercharge
Direct driven- propeller is connected directly to the crankshaft
How is ignition provided to the Archer?
Ignition is provided through each engine-driven magneto, which is separate from the electrical system.