T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-13
Flight Control System
(2) Function: illuminates to indicate speed
brakes not fully retracted
b.
FULL advisory light
(1) Location: on upper left instrument
panel in both cockpits
(2) Function: illuminates to indicate speed
brakes are fully extended
Overlay 1
c.
Extend/Retract switch
Extend/Retract
Switch
(1) Location: on throttle grip under COMM
switch
(2) Function: three-position switch
(a) Forward (momentary)--retracts speed
brakes. Released, switch returns to
center position
(b) Center--speed brakes remain in
selected position
(c) Aft--holding switch in this position
extends the speed brakes, as long as
the switch is held, until full extension
(60 degrees). Released, switch
returns to center position.
NOTE: Extension of the speed brakes
Sg 3, fr 11
(moving the switch aft) can occur
Fig 15: Speed Brake
incrementally. However, the speed
System Components--
brakes will fully retract when the speed
Simplified
brake switch is moved to the forward
position.
3.
Operating characteristics/limitations
a.
Speed brakes blow back from full extension
(60 degrees) at speeds in excess of 380 KIAS
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