T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-13
Flight Control System
(4) CAS BIT can only be initiated with weight
on wheels, airspeed less than 80 knots,
and FLAPS/SLATS switch UP. C AUG
caution light illuminates for approximately
120 seconds and then extinguishes
indicating a successful test
WARNING: Initiating the CONTR AUG
BIT cycles the rudder trim tab. Ensure
the CONTR AUG BIT is complete prior to
taxi or takeoff.
b.
Yaw damping system and Aileron Rudder
Interconnect (ARI) operate automatically with
weight off wheels and airspeed less than
217 KIAS
c.
Pilot may override yaw damp system by
operating rudder pedals
d.
Rudder system operates in three modes
(1) Pilot-operated through pedals
(2) Pilot-controlled electric trim actuator
(3) Auto-controlled trim of tab via yaw damper
system
e.
Rudder deflection maximum: 20 +/- .5 degrees
from neutral, including 6 +/- 1 degree max trim
(limited by electronic damping system)
f.
Rudder lock provides protection from wind up to
70 mph
g.
Simultaneous operation of both trim switches in
opposite directions disables the trim motor
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