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ARTHUR VARIABLE BELLCRANK
A variable bellcrank, or Arthur, is incorporated within both the aileron and elevator control
systems to vary the artificial load feel of the flight controls. The law governing the position of
the Arthur unit is based upon specific parameters (speed or stabilizer deflection). As these
parameters change, the pivot-point of the Arthur variable bellcrank effectively increases or
decreases the AFU input arm length, thus decreasing or increasing the artificial load feel of
the control yoke. The effort applied by the pilot on the yoke to obtain the same control
surface deflection will be more important when the airplane speed is in the high range rather
than when it is in the low range.
FIGURE 02-27-10-03 ARTHUR OPERATION SCHEMATIC (TYPICAL)
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AILERONS
Moving the pilot or copilot control yoke causes aileron deflection through a series of push-pull
rods, bellcranks and servo-actuators. The aileron flight control system also includes spring-
loaded main and auxiliary AFU, variable bellcrank and trim units.
In the event of aileron control linkage jamming, an electrically powered aileron actuator can
drive the left aileron servo-actuator. When the emergency aileron trim actuator is out of the
neutral position,
the amber AIL ZERO message appears in the CAS message window.
FIGURE 02-27-10-04 AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
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AILERON ARTHUR VARIABLE BELLCRANK
This variable bellcrank is incorporated within the aileron control system to adjust the artificial
load feel of the flight controls with respect to the airplane airspeed.
The position of the Arthur unit is compared with the theoretical position computed from
ADS1 airspeed. If the difference exceeds a threshold depending on the airspeed,
The AIL FEEL CAS message appears. An Arthur unit failure may cause
higher or lower control forces than normal depending on whether the unit has failed in high
or low speed position.
AILERON TRIM UNITS
The aileron system has a normal trim and an emergency trim.
Both trim unit actuators are electrically-driven screw jacks.
Acting on the normal trim actuator moves the AFU zero reference in order to obtain a zero
reaction force. It is controlled by a dual rocker switch located on the flight deck center
pedestal. Both halves of the rocker switch must be pressed simultaneously to close the
electrical circuit and actuate the trim.
In case of aileron control linkage jamming, the emergency trim allows to control directly the
LH servo-actuator. It is controlled by two red pushbuttons located on the flight deck center
pedestal.
NOTE
Emergency aileron trim is operative even when airplane is not hydraulically powered.
Aileron trim range is displayed within the ENG-TRM-BRK windows within both pilot PDU.
When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM-BRK window pops up on the Pilot Flying side.
FIGURE 02-27-10-05 AILERON TRIM SCHEMATIC
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PITCH CONTROL
Pilot control inputs are transmitted from the control columns through a series of push-pull
rods, bellcranks and hydraulic servo-actuator. The elevator flight control system includes
spring-loaded main and auxiliary AFU, an Arthur variable unit and a horizontal stabilizer trim.
FIGURE 02-27-10-06 PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM
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ELEVATOR ARTHUR VARIABLE BELLCRANK
The position of the horizontal stabilizer reflects the balance between the airplane airspeed
and its center of gravity. This parameter and the slat control govern the Arthur variable unit
position. Accordingly the Arthur unit changes the "artificial load feel" with respect to the
position of the horizontal stabilizer.
The elevator Arthur internal electronics continuously monitors the position of the Arthur
variable unit with respect to the position of the horizontal stabilizer and slat control. If the
comparison exceeds the warning threshold,
the PITCH FEEL CAS message appears and a low speed Arthur
configuration is commanded. An Arthur unit failure may cause lower control forces than
normal.
CAUTION
In-flight Arthur unit failure induces speed limitations.
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM UNIT
The fully movable horizontal stabilizer is used to trim the airplane on the pitch axis.
The horizontal stabilizer is actuated by one screw jack which is powered by two electric 28
VDC motors (normal or emergency mode). A dual rocker switch on both control yokes
controls the normal pitch trim. Both halves of the rocker switch must be pressed
simultaneously to close the circuit and actuate the trim. The order is cancelled with opposite
order from the other pilot.
A clacker warns that the stabilizer moves.
FIGURE 02-27-10-07 ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM
The emergency pitch trim rocker switch is located on the flight deck center pedestal. In the
event of horizontal stabilizer normal trim unit failure, the emergency pitch trim switch can
then actuate the stabilizer. The switch is spring-loaded to the center (off) position and has
unsteady up and down positions. Moving the switch to either operating position (up/down)
automatically disengages the normal circuit breaker located near the switch. This makes the
normal operating circuit inoperative.
Pitch trim range is displayed permanently in the HSI window and within the ENG-TRM-BRK
windows in both pilot PDU. When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM-BRK window pops up on
the pilot flying side.
On ground, in take-off configuration, if the stabilizer trim is not set within the green range
there is a < NO TAKE-OFF > aural warning and the NO TAKE-OFF CAS message
appears. The tick mark in STAB synoptic turns to red.
CAUTION
The pitch trim indication must be located in the green area for take-off.
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Paint marks are provided on the fin for take-off range and extreme positions of the stabilizer
for on-ground visual inspection.
Trim position
FIGURE 02-27-10-08 PAINT MARKS FOR VISUAL TRIM POSITION INSPECTION
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER / MACH TRIM OPERATION
To increase natural longitudinal stability at high Mach numbers, the Mach Trim System is
active between Mach .77 and Mach .87. The Mach trim control box supplies pitch trim
command inputs to the elevator trim to adjust the stabilizer position as the Mach number
changes. A clacker warns that the stabilizer moves.
With the Mach trim system engaged, the normal trim can be used at any time to adjust
stabilizer position. Once the normal pitch trim switch is released, the Mach trim system
resumes automatic operation.
NOTE
Mach trim is overridden by normal trim and autopilot activation.
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