Helicopter
flight controls
Rigging
General
Stuff you should not Forget
100

Movement about the lateral axis in a helicopter is effected by movement of the

cyclic

100

The angle created between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative wind is called…?

angle of attack

100

Largest cable diameter of a primary flight control 

3/8

100

ATA for Flight controls 

2700

100

Three axis of airplane or ( Helicopter ) ?

Lateral 

Longitudinal

Yaw

200

The function of the throttle is to regulate engine rpm. Which device controls RPM ?

Collective

200

The primary purpose of stall strips is to

stall inboard portion of the wing first.

200

What is the first step in rigging a flight control surface system?

establish a neutral position

200

These devices are used to guide cables or to change the cable’s direction of movement:

Pulleys

200

who can sign off an Annual Inspection 

A&P Mechanic w IA (Inspector Authorization )

300

Helicopter Blade rotation VIEW from above is clock wise ....The torque direction VIEW from below is 

Counter clock wise 

300

Which system/ flight control is differential control associated?

ailerons 

300

Excessive wear on both of the sides of a control cable pulley groove is evidence of

cable misalignment

300

An airplane is controlled directionally about its vertical axis by the

Rudder

300

The axis that extends crosswise from wing tip to wing tip is the…?

Lateral Axis

400

When a helicopter stalls, which way will the nose of the chopper tilt ?

Up or Upward

400

The purpose of spring tabs or servo tabs is to:

Assist the pilot in moving the control surfaces.

400

What is the smallest size cable that may be used in aircraft primary control systems?

1/8 "

400

which is bigger 26/64 or 7/16 ?

7/16

400

How do the move/position of  ailerons when the control stick/Yoke  is moved left?

 the left aileron moves up 

right aileron moves down

500

One purpose of the clutch provided between the engine and the helicopter transmission is
to

automatically disengage the rotor from the engine in case of an engine failure

500

What does Differential Control in reference to the aileron system means  hint : ( travel distance )

the up travel is more than the down travel

  

500

If control cables are adjusted properly and the control surfaces tend to vibrate, the
probable cause is

worn attach fittings ( hinges ,bearings )

500

An aircraft in flight is acted upon by four forces ..what are they ?

Lift Weight Thrust Drag

500

an Annual Inspection is performed July 16,2024 , when does the next Annual Inspection need to be completed by ?

July 31, 2025 ...Full credit

July 30,2025...Half Credit