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1
Q

What kind of stressed skin structure is used for the construction of primary flight control surfaces?

A

Monocoque

2
Q

List the parts used in the construction of a rudder and ailerons

A

Spar

Honey comb core

Skinning panels

3
Q

List the parts used in the construction of a elevator

A

Spar

Ribs

Skinning panels

4
Q

What is the main difference between the construction of a flight control and a wing?

A

The wing is a semi-monocoque structure

Control surfaces are monocoque structure

5
Q

What is static balancing?

A

The centre of gravity of a control is placed so that the surface is balanced without any airflow

6
Q

Where should the balance point of a flight control be?

A

hinge point

'’Centre of gravity should not be behind the hinge line’’

7
Q

What is aerodynamic balancing?

A

shielded or unshielded ‘horn’ which extends ahead of the hinge line which uses the air to assist in deflecting control surface