Flight Control
TTP B1-L3 ATA27 Cessna 172 B2-L2 Fight control system consists of conventional aileron, rudder and elevator control surfaces. The control surfaces are manually operated through mechanical linkages to the control wheel for the ailerons and elevator, and rudder/brake pedals for the rudder. A manually-operated elevator trim tab is provided and installed on the right elevator. The control surfaces are formed in a similar way to the wing and tail section with the inclusion of the balance weights, actuation system (control cables etc) and trim tabs. Control actuation is provided by a series of push-pull rods, bellcranks, pulleys and cables with the required individual connections. Ailerons receive input from the pilot or copilot control wheel through a series of sprockets, chains, pulleys, cables, bell cranks, and pushrods Elevator are operated by power transmitted through forward and aft movement of the ...