Secondary controls, such as wheel brake, spoiler, and tab controls, must be designed for the maximum forces that a pilot is likely to apply to those controls. The following values may be used:
Pilot Control Force Limits (Secondary Controls)
Miscellaneous: |
*Crank, wheel, or lever |
((1 R) / 3) × 50 lbs., but not less than 50 lbs. nor more than 150 lbs. (R=radius). (Applicable to any angle within 20° of plane of control). |
Twist |
133 in.-lbs. |
Push-pull |
To be chosen by applicant. |
*Limited to flap, tab, stabilizer, spoiler, and landing gear operation controls. |