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What is the purpose of the rudder control system described in the passage?
What is the purpose of the rudder control system described in the passage?
The rudder control system provides electrical and mechanical control of the rudder, as well as fault monitoring and annunciation.
What are the two types of actuators used in the rudder control system?
What are the two types of actuators used in the rudder control system?
The upper actuator is an EHSA actuator and the lower rudder actuator is an EBHA actuator.
How are the Flight Control Computers (FCCs) connected to the Remote Electronics Units (REUs)?
How are the Flight Control Computers (FCCs) connected to the Remote Electronics Units (REUs)?
The FCC No. 1 provides two bidirectional ARINC 429 (BD429) buses to each REU, and the FCC No. 2 provides one bidirectional bus to the EBHA REU and one unidirectional bus to the EHSA REU.
What is the purpose of the Motor Control Electronics (MCE) in the EBHA system?
What is the purpose of the Motor Control Electronics (MCE) in the EBHA system?
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How are the EHSA and EBHA actuators configured in terms of bus interfaces?
How are the EHSA and EBHA actuators configured in terms of bus interfaces?
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What is the power source for the EBHA actuator?
What is the power source for the EBHA actuator?
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What is the purpose of the two-position solenoid operated valve in the EBHA system?
What is the purpose of the two-position solenoid operated valve in the EBHA system?
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How are the two rudder actuators configured in normal operation?
How are the two rudder actuators configured in normal operation?
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What is the purpose of the fault monitoring and annunciation in the rudder control system?
What is the purpose of the fault monitoring and annunciation in the rudder control system?
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Which hydraulic system provides pressure to the EBHA actuator?
Which hydraulic system provides pressure to the EBHA actuator?
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