T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-13
Flight Control System
REFRESHER
*
The T-45C flight controls are powered by two independent
hydraulic systems and by pedal power.
PRESENTATION
?
Name the flight controls.
ANSWER: Aileron, stabilator, and rudder
Sg 1, fr 2
Lesson Organization
FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
I.
Major flight control components 1.4.14.3.1
* Major component
identification
A.
Flight controls
* Flight controls
* Flaps/slats, speed brakes
1.
Aileron system
* Aircraft systems interfaces
2.
Stabilator system
Sg 1, fr 3
Fig 1: Flight Control
3.
Rudder system
System, Flaps/Slats,
Speed Brakes
NOTE: Two stabilator vanes (strakes) are fixed
surfaces located on each side of the rear fuselage,
Sg 1, fr 4
forward of the stabilator. With the flaps extended
Flight Controls
and a high angle of attack, they help direct airflow
Sg 1, fr 5
over the stabilator, providing enhanced aircraft pitch
Flaps/Slats
control.
Sg 1, fr 6
B.
Flaps/slats
Speed Brakes
Fig 1: Flight Control
C.
Speed brakes
System, Flaps/Slats,
Speed Brakes
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