Flight Control System; Primary Control System; Longitudinal Flight Control System; Lateral Flight Control System - Extra 200 Information Manual

Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 200
7.5

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

7.5.1

PRIMARY CONTROL SYSTEM

The EXTRA 200 is standard equipped with full dual primary flight controls including conven-
tional stick-type control columns and adjustable rudder pedals. The primary control surfaces
are operated through a direct mechanical linkage.
7.5.2

LONGITUDINAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

The two control columns are interconnected by a torque tube. The control movements are
from there transferred to the elevator by a push rod.
7.5.3

LATERAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

Push and pull rods are connected by sealed ball bearings from the torque tube to the
ailerons.
The ailerons are statically as well as dynamically balanced. (Dynamically with spades).
The ailerons are supported by lubricated, sealed bearings.
7.5.4

DIRECTIONAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

The dual rudder pedals with brake pedals are adjustable and operate the rudder through a
cable system. Springs keep the cables under tension when they are not operated.
7.5.5

SECONDARY CONTROL

The elevator trim control is located on the right side in the rear cockpit.
The canopy lock is operated from the outside by a handle on left side of the canopy by
reaching into the cockpit through the window. Inside a handle is located in both cockpits,
used for locking as well as for normal operation and for emergency release.
The starter/magneto switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel in front of the
rear seat.
Page Date: 20. April 2002
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