Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task N. Rotorcraft Fundamentals

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Rotorcraft aerodynamics.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-27
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rotorcraft Controls › Collective Pitch Control
Collective Pitch Control The collective pitch control is located on the left…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-27
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rotorcraft Controls › Swash Plate Assembly
Figure 2-43. During an autorotation, the upward flow of relative wind…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-28
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Rotorcraft Controls › Governor/Correlator
Governor/Correlator A governor is a sensing device that senses rotor and engine…