Control Surface Balance Quiz

What may happen if the control surfaces aren't balanced?

• They may overheat

• They may flutter in flight

• They may become too rigid

• They may lose color

What is the correct way to mount the aileron for static balance?

• Right side up with a bolt through its hinge bearings

• Upside down with a bolt through its hinge bearings

• Upside down without any bolts

• Right side up without any bolts

What is the role of the knife edges in the balancing process?

• To support the weight

• To rest the hinge bearings

• To adjust the balance

• To secure the aileron

Where is the control lock placed during the rigging of ailerons?

• Between aileron and flap

• Between wing and fuselage

• Between rudder and elevator

• Between cockpit and tail

What is used to hold the control yoke of some airplanes in position for rigging?

• Control rigging pin

• Control lever

• Control cable

• Control wheel

What is the function of the pointer lock in a cable tension meter?

• To measure the tension

• To lock the pointer in place

• To adjust the tension

• To release the cable

Which part of the cable tension meter is responsible for holding the cable in place?

• Pointer lock

• Riser

• Anvil

• Trigger

For a cable with a diameter of 3/32 inch, what is the tension in pounds using Riser No. 2?

• 17 lb

• 26 lb

• 34 lb

• 42 lb

What is the tension in pounds for a cable with a diameter of 5/32 inch using Riser No. 3?

• 26 lb

• 32 lb

• 42 lb

• 47 lb

What is the tension in pounds for a cable with a diameter of 1/4 inch using Riser No. 3?

• 47 lb

• 52 lb

• 60 lb

• 64 lb