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

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-43
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Control Operating Systems › Cable System Installation
determine that the retaining rings are in place. If a retaining ring comes off, it may slide along the cable and cause jamming of a pulley. [Figure 2-74] Figure 2-73. Pulley wear patterns. Travel Adjustment Control surfaces should ... assure that the desired travel has been obtained. Generally speaking, the rigging consists of the following: Figure 2-74. Cable guides. Positioning the flight control system in neutral and temporarily locking it there with rig pins or blocks; 2. Adjusting…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 7-72
Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Control Cables & Terminals
Aircraft control cables are fabricated from carbon steel or stainless steel. Cable Construction The basic component of a cable is a wire. The diameter of the wire determines the total diameter of the cable. Several wires are preformed into ... then formed into a strand. These preformed strands are laid around a straight center strand to form a cable. Cable designations are based on the number of strands and the number of wires in each strand. The most common aircraft…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 6-2
Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls
Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during flight. Wing flaps, leading ... edge devices, spoilers, and trim systems constitute the secondary control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems are carefully designed to provide adequate responsiveness…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-1-10
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 1. Preflight › 5-1-5. Flight Plan - VFR Flights
Flight Plan - VFR Flights (See Appendix 4, FAA Form 7233-4 – International Flight Plan) a. The requirements for the filing and activation of VFR flight plans can vary depending in which airspace the flight is operating. Pilots are responsible ... activating flight plans with a Flight Service Station. Control tower personnel do not automatically activate VFR flight plans. 1. Within the continental U.S., a VFR flight plan is not normally required. 2. VFR flights (except for DoD and law enforcement…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-16
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Safety Considerations › Use of Checklists
Descent ⦁ Before landing ⦁ After landing ⦁ Engine shutdown and securing Figure 1-17. A sample checklist used by pilots. During flight training, there should be a clear understanding between the learner and flight instructor of who has control of the aircraft ... Prior to any flight, a briefing should be conducted that includes the procedures for the exchange of flight controls. The following three-step process for the exchange of flight controls is highly recommended. When a flight instructor wishes the learner…