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Overview

The Command Stability Augmentation System  is comprised of the following line replaceable units,

1 Rudder pedal position transmitter              Between front rudder pedals.

2 CSAS Power Distribution Unit                  Right hand forward avionic compartment.

3 CSAS Control Unit                                   Front Cockpit - left hand console.

4 Pitch Computer                                         Right hand rear avionic compartment.

5 Lateral Computer                                      Right hand rear avionic compartment.

6 Roll Position Transmitter                            Zone 19. Roll crate.

7 Pitch Position Transmitter                          Zone 19. Pitch crate.

8 Yaw Rate Gyro                                        Zone 22. Right hand under-carriage bay.

9 Roll Rate Gyro                                         Zone 21. Left hand under-carriage bay.

10 Pitch Rate Gyro                                      Zone 21. Left hand under-carriage bay.

 

CSAS Control Limits

AXIS

MD

DEL

MECH

PHYSICAL

LIMITS

PITCH

TAILERONS

+10° to -30°

+5° to –25°

+5° to -25°

+10° to -30°

ROLL

TAILERONS

+ 10°

+ 2.1° or

* +4.2°

+

MAX

+ 10°

ROLL

SPOILERS

50°

20° or

*40°

CLOSED

50°

YAW

RUDDER

+ 30°

+ 30°

LOCKED

+ 30°

PITCH

TRIM DATUM

- 6.5°

- 4.5°

- 4.5°

 

 

CSAS Schematic