Having flown numerous times on 767/777, a question about the aileron useage.
Having read a previous thread that talked about aileron reversal (sounded kinda scary!), when do the outer ailerons become locked?
Does it happen when the flaps have been retracted? At a certain speed? At a certain height?
Also, I seem to remember something about the 767 inboard ailerons being deployed with the higher flap settings to "reduce the nose-up angle" on landing. Is this correct? Seem to remember them still functionning as they are deflected down, but how would this reduce the AOA?
Mark
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RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
The Outboard airlerons on both aircraft are locked out as a function of airspeed (Lockout at cruise speeds).
The Inbd (Iand Outbd on the B777) Ailerons droop as a function of flap position. They droop increases as flaps increase. (Don't have specific numbers).
This droop is to assist the TE flaps.
The Inbd (Iand Outbd on the B777) Ailerons droop as a function of flap position. They droop increases as flaps increase. (Don't have specific numbers).
This droop is to assist the TE flaps.
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RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
This droop is to assist the TE flaps.
Forgive me, but "TE flaps? Trailing Edge?
Mark
Forgive me, but "TE flaps? Trailing Edge?
Mark
RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
Bout the only time I ever see them in use is on approach, as you're creeping along at 155-ish knots. In flight, it's all flaperons, and you'll see minor movements from them, resulting in larger roll movements...amazing how effective they are.
As said, they are inhibited by airspeed, I think they become effective around 170? knots...will have to go back and check that.
DeltaGuy
As said, they are inhibited by airspeed, I think they become effective around 170? knots...will have to go back and check that.
DeltaGuy
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RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
As said, they are inhibited by airspeed, I think they become effective around 170?
The AMM only says "lockout occurrs at cruise speeds". Probbly somewhat higher than 170kts.
The AMM only says "lockout occurrs at cruise speeds". Probbly somewhat higher than 170kts.
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RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
For the B767, the lockout is at around approx 278 kts or Mach .59.
From Maintenance Training Manual
- Outboard Aileron Lockout Schedule
From Maintenance Training Manual
- Outboard Aileron Lockout Schedule
RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
For the 767 the inboard ailerons droop at flap settings of 5 and above. This can be observed on the control position indicator on the status page.
RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
Went back and looked at the 767 pubs...
"The aileron lockout control system permits full travel of the outboard ailerons at low speeds and locks out the outboard ailerons at high speeds. This provides the required roll authority at low airspeeds and prevents over controlling at high airspeeds."
There are six spoiler panels located on the upper wing surface of each wing. Spoilers on opposing wings are symmetrically paired. Spoiler panels are used as speedbrakes to increase drag and reduce lift, both in flight and on the ground. The spoilers also supplement roll control in response to control wheel commands.
I said 170-ish knots because I usually only see them really in use when the aircraft is slowed down, i.e. with flaps out...like Dl757 said, the texts doesnt specify an actual airspeed. When you see them in action, the flaperons/spoilers only have to move a tad bit to get a good roll going.
Hope that helps!
DeltaGuy
"The aileron lockout control system permits full travel of the outboard ailerons at low speeds and locks out the outboard ailerons at high speeds. This provides the required roll authority at low airspeeds and prevents over controlling at high airspeeds."
There are six spoiler panels located on the upper wing surface of each wing. Spoilers on opposing wings are symmetrically paired. Spoiler panels are used as speedbrakes to increase drag and reduce lift, both in flight and on the ground. The spoilers also supplement roll control in response to control wheel commands.
I said 170-ish knots because I usually only see them really in use when the aircraft is slowed down, i.e. with flaps out...like Dl757 said, the texts doesnt specify an actual airspeed. When you see them in action, the flaperons/spoilers only have to move a tad bit to get a good roll going.
Hope that helps!
DeltaGuy
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RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
Thanks everyone for the replies. And all in plain english for a "non-tecchie!"
Cheers
Mark
Cheers
Mark
RE: 777/767 Aileron Question
Yes, wings are very flexible. The tip ailerons can generate enough force at high speed so a downwards deflection will bend the wing nose down and the effect of the aileron is cancelled by the twist of the wing or, indeed, reversed.
This is, partially, why the F18, for example, has a large wing twist between root and tip so the tip points downwards. THe angle is reduced in flight simply because the wing lift bends the wing.
Andy
This is, partially, why the F18, for example, has a large wing twist between root and tip so the tip points downwards. THe angle is reduced in flight simply because the wing lift bends the wing.
Andy
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