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What is the purpose of the flap control system?
What is the purpose of the flap control system?
The flap control system provides electrical and mechanical control of the flaps, fault monitoring and annunciation.
How does the flap actuation system work?
How does the flap actuation system work?
The flap actuation system provides actuation and control of the flap surface on the left and right wing.
What are the main components of the flap interface and control system?
What are the main components of the flap interface and control system?
The main components are the Flap Control Module (FCM), Flap Electronic Control Unit (FECU), Hydraulic Control Module (HCM), Hydraulic Power Drive Unit (PDU), two actuators per flap surface, dual channel position sensors, torque shafts and pillow blocks, alternate flap switch, and quick-disconnect switch.
How does the Flap Control Module (FCM) interface with the aircraft?
How does the Flap Control Module (FCM) interface with the aircraft?
What is the purpose of the RVDT and discrete signals from the FCM?
What is the purpose of the RVDT and discrete signals from the FCM?
How does the flap control system interact with the primary flight control system?
How does the flap control system interact with the primary flight control system?
What is the purpose of the flap surface on the wing?
What is the purpose of the flap surface on the wing?
How does the flap actuation system control the flap surface?
How does the flap actuation system control the flap surface?
What is the purpose of the alternate flap switch and quick-disconnect switch in the flap interface and control system?
What is the purpose of the alternate flap switch and quick-disconnect switch in the flap interface and control system?
How do the dual channel position sensors in the flap actuation system work?
How do the dual channel position sensors in the flap actuation system work?
