Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task C. Flight Controls

AM.II.C.K10

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Rigging of aircraft flight controls.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-10
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Primary Flight Controls
Primary Flight Controls The primary controls are the ailerons, elevator, and the…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-15
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rotary-Wing Aircraft Assembly & Rigging
Rotary-Wing Aircraft Assembly & Rigging The flight control units located in the flight deck of all helicopters are very nearly the same. All helicopters have either one or two of each of the following: collective pitch control, throttle grip, cyclic ... control component. 2. Placing the control surfaces in a specific reference position—using a rigging jig, a precision bubble protractor, or a spirit level to check the angular difference between the control surface and some fixed surface on the aircraft…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-51
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rigging Checks › Control Surface Travel
given for the aircraft being rigged. The range of movement of the controls and control surfaces should be checked in both directions from neutral. There are various tools used for measuring surface travel, including protractors, rigging fixtures, contour templates ... rulers. These tools are used when rigging flight control systems to ensure that the aircraft is properly rigged and the manufacturer’s specifications have been complied with. Rigging fixtures and contour templates are special tools (gauges) designed by the manufacturer…