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

AM.II.C.S3

Skill

Inspect a primary and secondary flight control surface.

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14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft Open
14 CFR Part 135, Appendix A to Part 135—Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes
recommended procedures for the use of the ice protection equipment must be set forth in the Airplane Flight Manual. (b) An analysis must be performed to establish, on the basis of the airplane's operational needs, the adequacy ... functioning. (e) Methods of leveling, raising, and towing. (f) Methods of balancing control surfaces. (g) Identification of primary and secondary structures. (h) Frequency and extent of inspections necessary to the proper operation of the airplane…
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…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-23
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Flight Control Surfaces › Primary Flight Control Surfaces
skin is attached with rivets. Figure 1-50 illustrates this type of structure, which can be found on the primary control surfaces of light aircraft as well as on medium and heavy aircraft. Figure 1-46. The fuselage terminates ... tail cone with similar but more lightweight construction. Figure 1-47. Components of a typical empennage. Figure 1-49. Flight control surfaces move the aircraft around the three axes of flight. Figure 1-48. Vertical stabilizer. Primary control surfaces constructed…