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tor trim should occur only by movement of pairs of
switches. The trim system disconnect is a bi-level,
pushbutton, momentary type switch, located on the
outboard grip of each control wheel. Depressing the
switch to the first of two levels disconnects the
autopilot and yaw damp system, and the second
level disconnects the electric trim system. The sys-
tem can be reset by moving the ELEV TRIM switch
toggle on the pedestal (fig. 2-7) to OFF RESET posi-
tion, then back to ELEV TRIM (on) again.
c.
Aileron Trim Tab Control. The aileron trim
tab control, placarded AILERON TAB - LEFT,
RIGHT, is on the control pedestal and will adjust
the left aileron trim tab only (fig. 2-7). The amount
of aileron tab deflection, from a neutral setting, as
indicted by a position arrow, is relative only and is
not in degrees. Full travel of the tab control moves
the trim tab 7-1/2 degrees up and down.
d.
Rudder Trim Tab Control. The rudder trim
tab control knob, placarded RUDDER TAB -LEFT,
RIGHT, is on the control pedestal, and controls
adjustment of the rudder trim tab (fig. 2-7). The
amount of rudder tab deflection, in degrees from a
neutral setting, is indicated by a position arrow.
2-41. WING FLAPS.
The all-metal slot-type wing flaps are electrically
operated and consist of two sections for each wing.
These sections extend from the inboard end of each
aileron to the junction of the wing and fuselage.
During extension, or retraction, the flaps are oper-
ated as a single unit, each section being actuated by
a separate jackscrew actuator. The actuators are
driven through flexible shafts by a single, reversible
electric motor. Wing flap movement is indicated in
percent of travel by a flap position indicator on the
forward control pedestal. Full flap extension and
retraction time is
flap control switch
approximately 11 seconds. The
is located on the control pedestal.
b.
Wing Flap Position Indicator. Flap position
in percent of travel from 0 percent (UP) to 100
percent (DOWN), is shown on an indicator, plac-
arded FLAPS located on the control pedestal (fig.
2-7). The approach and full down or extended flap
position is 14 and 34 degrees, respectively. The flap
position indicator is protected by a 5-ampere circuit
breaker, placarded FLAP CONTR, located on the
overhead circuit breaker panel (fig. 2-26).
Section VI.
PROPELLERS
2-42. DESCRIPTION.
A three-blade aluminum propeller is installed on
each engine. The propeller is of the full feathering,
constant speed, counterweighted, reversible type,
controlled by engine oil pressure through single
action, engine driven propeller governors. The pro-
peller is flange-mounted to the engine shaft. Centrif-
ugal counterweights, assisted by a feathering spring,
move the blades toward the low RPM (high pitch)
position and into the feathered position. Governor
boosted engine oil pressure moves the propeller to
No emergency wing flap actuation system is pro-
vided. With flaps extended beyond the APPROACH
position, the landing gear warning horn will sound,
unless the landing gear is down and locked. The cir-
cuit is protected by a 20-ampere circuit breaker,
placarded FLAP MOTOR, located on the overhead
circuit breaker panel (fig. 2-26).
a.
Wing Flap Control Switch. Flap operation
is controlled by a three-position switch with a flap-
shaped handle on the control pedestal (fig. 2-7). The
handle of this switch is placarded FLAP and switch
positions are placarded: FLAP - UP, APPROACH,
and DOWN. The amount of downward extension of
the flaps is established by position of the flap switch,
and is as follows: UP - 0%, APPROACH - 40%, and
DOWN -100%. Limit switches, mounted on the
right inboard flap, control flap travel. The flap con-
trol switch, limit switch, and relay circuits are pro-
tected by a 5-ampere circuit breaker, placarded
FLAP CONTR located on the overhead circuit
breaker panel (fig. 2-26). Flap positions between UP
and APPROACH cannot be selected. For intermedi-
ate flap positions between APPROACH and
DOWN, the APPROACH position acts as an off
position. To return the flaps to any position between
full DOWN and APPROACH, place the flap switch
to UP and when desired flap position is obtained,
return the switch to the APPROACH detent. In the
event that any two adjacent flap sections extend 3 to
5 degrees out of phase with the other, a safety mech-
anism is provided to discontinue power to the flap
motor.
the high RPM (low pitch) hydraulic stop and reverse
position. The propellers have no low RPM (high
pitch) stops; this allows the blades to feather after
engine shutdown. Low pitch propeller position is
determined by the low pitch stop which is a mechan-
ically actuated, hydraulic stop. Beta and reverse
blade angles are controlled by the power levers in
the beta and reverse range.
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