AFCS _ enhances the stability and _ qualities of the helicopter
Enhances, handling
5 subsystem of AFCS
SAS
TRIM
FPS
COUPLED FD
STABILATOR
Static stability = _ term
Long
AFCS has two designated loops. _ loop ( _ ) = Dynamic stability and outer loop ( _ ) = Autopilot
Inner (SAS), FPS/Trim
Pilots have overriding capabilities over _ and _
SAS and trim
The Air Data Computers (ADC’s) provide _ and _ parameters
Airspeed and altitude
The DCU’s accept engine, powertrain, and cautions inputs and sends them to the _
MFDs
Pedal trim release switches disengage the _ _ feature of the FPS below _ knots
Heading hold, 50
Pedal trim release switches disengage _ _ and _ _ above _
Heading hold , turn coordination , 50
SAS provides _ -_ dampening in the _ _ and _ axis
Short term, pitch roll and yaw
Trim provides control positioning and _ _ functions
Force gradient
FPS- basic autopilot functions when _ with _
Coupled, trim
Coupled flight director - provides a means for the pilot to _ defined autopilot functions, automatic _ _ positioning and steering cues
Select, flight control
Stabilator: improves flying qualities with the use of _ _actuators
Electromechanical
The FCCs are responsible for _ signals for (CLAP)
Processing
Collective stick position
Lateral acceleration
Airspeed
Pitch rate feedback
What’s the difference between the fuel system selector and the engine fire t- handle?
Engine fire t handle, arms the fire fighting system and also shuts off fuel
Fuel selectors just shuts off the fuel
Barometric altitude hold mode can only be engaged at _ airspeeds _ _
ALT mode is engaged by pressing the _ _ on the corresponding _
Indicated / above 50kts
ALT button / FD
FPS requires _ , _ and _ and or _ functions to be selected on the control panel
SAS BOOST
TRIM
SAS1 SAS2
