SECTION 7 CESSNA
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION MODEL 182T NAV
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AIRFRAME
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The rudder is constructed of a forward and aft spar, formed sheet
metal ribs and reinforcements, and a wrap-around skin panel. The
top of the rudder incorporates a leading edge extension which
contains a balance weight.
The horizontal stabilizer is constructed of a forward and aft spar,
ribs and stiffeners, center upper and lower skin panels and two, left
and two right wrap-around skin panels which also form the leading
edges. The horizontal stabilizer also contains the elevator trim tab
actuator.
Construction of the elevator consists of formed leading edge skins,
a forward spar, ribs, torque tube and bellcrank, left upper and lower
"V" type corrugated skins, and right upper and lower "V" type
corrugated skins incorporating a trailing edge cut-out for the trim
tab. Both elevator tip leading edge extensions incorporate balance
weights. The elevator trim tab consists of a spar, rib, and upper
and lower
"V" type corrugated skins.
FLIGHT CON'TROLS
The airplane's flight control system (refer to Figure 7-1) consists of
conventional aileron, rudder, and elevator control surfaces. The
control surfaces are manually operated through mechanical linkage
using a control wheel for the ailerons and elevator, and
rudderlbrake pedals for the rudder. The elevator control system is
equipped with downsprings which provide improved stability in
flight.
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