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What component connects the right and left control wheels in an aircraft?
What component connects the right and left control wheels in an aircraft?
- Hydraulic actuator
- Pulley system
- Sprocket assembly (correct)
- Control yoke
What is the purpose of the aileron primary control cables?
What is the purpose of the aileron primary control cables?
- To stabilize the vertical axis
- To operate the aileron bellcrank (correct)
- To adjust the rudder position
- To control the elevator
How are the ailerons controlled in an aircraft?
How are the ailerons controlled in an aircraft?
- By a rudder cable
- By a joystick mechanism
- By movement of the control wheel(s) (correct)
- By foot pedals
What connects the sprocket assembly to the aileron control system?
What connects the sprocket assembly to the aileron control system?
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What role do the push-pull rods play in the aileron system?
What role do the push-pull rods play in the aileron system?
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Study Notes
Aileron Control Mechanism
- Ailerons are controlled through movement of the control wheels located in the cockpit.
- Each control wheel is connected to a sprocket assembly at its forward end.
- A chain links the right and left control wheels, allowing for synchronized movement during flight maneuvers.
- The chain connects back to idler sprockets positioned on the column's tee bar.
- The tee bar connects to the aileron primary control cables, which transmit input from the control wheels.
- The primary control cables activate the aileron bellcrank, facilitating control over wing tilt during roll movements.
- Push-pull rods are utilized to convert the bellcrank's motion into aileron deflection, enhancing aircraft stability and control.
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This quiz focuses on the mechanics of aileron control systems in aircraft. It covers the operation of control wheels, sprocket assemblies, and aileron cables. Test your understanding of how these components work together to control an aircraft's ailerons.
