T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-13
Flight Control System
(3) Max deflection of 6 degrees +/- 1 degree
below 217 IAS. 1.3 degrees +/- .6 degree
at 450 IAS
c.
Trim/Yaw damper actuator
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Trim/Yaw Damper
(1) Location: inside fuselage, at root of vertical
Actuator
stabilizer
(2) Function: electromechanical device moves
rudder trim tab upon input from trim switch
or automatically through the yaw damper
controller (computer) when the rudder is
moved
d.
Rudder/Yaw damper actuator linkage
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Rudder/Yaw Damper
Linkage
(1)
Location: Below YDA at root of vertical
stabilizer
(2)
Function: mechanical linkage moves
rudder and rudder trim tab through the
automatic feature of the YDC
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e.
Rudder centering unit
Rudder Centering Unit
(1) Location: on aft face of aft seat frame
(2) Function: produces light feel force
(resistance) during low-speed flight and
on deck for rudder centering
f.
Rudder pedal shaker
(1) Location: attached to left rudder pedal in
forward cockpit
(2) Function: activated by AOA system.
Provides stall warning, along with a stall
warning tone when AOA is 21.5 units or
greater
(9-98) Original
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