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

AM.II.C.K13

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Secondary and auxiliary control surfaces.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-26
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Flight Control Surfaces › Dual Purpose Flight Control Surfaces
control surfaces on most wings, discussed in the next section of this chapter. Figure 1-57. Elevons. Secondary or Auxiliary Control Surfaces There are several secondary or auxiliary flight control surfaces. Their names, locations, and functions of those for most…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-30
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Secondary or Auxiliary Control Surfaces › Tabs
Tabs The force of the air against a control surface during the…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-21
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Empennage
flight, and landing. They are usually divided into two major groups: 1) primary or main flight control surfaces and 2) secondary or auxiliary control surfaces. Figure 1-44. Orange peel cowling for large radial reciprocating engine. Figure…