Aileron servo-controls have two modes: - the ACTIVE MODE - the DAMPING MODE. Active MODE enables the HP fluid to flow and to put the mode selector valve in the active position. Damping MODE allows to hold the volume of fluid in the actuator chambers if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid changes or, - if there is a leakage.
Aileron servo-controls have two modes: - the ACTIVE MODE - the DAMPING MODE. Active MODE enables the HP fluid to flow and to put the mode selector valve in the active position. Damping MODE allows to hold the volume of fluid in the actuator chambers if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid changes or, - if there is a leakage.
Aileron servo-controls have two modes: - the ACTIVE MODE - the DAMPING MODE. Active MODE enables the HP fluid to flow and to put the mode selector valve in the active position. Damping MODE allows to hold the volume of fluid in the actuator chambers if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid changes or, - if there is a leakage.
2 electro-hydraulic servocontrols for each aileron
2 modes: o Active o Damping Each aileron is equipped with two identical electro-hydraulic servo-controls. These servo-controls have two modes: - the active mode - the damping mode. ACTIVE MODE 3
Solenoid valve energized
HP fluid flow
Mode selector valve in active position
2 chambers connected to the servo-valve
LVDT: Supplies electrical signal for servo control position
Feedback transducer: Gives the servo-loop feedback
In the active mode, the solenoid valve is energized by the Electrical Flight Control System (EFCS). This enables the HP fluid to flow and to put the mode selector valve in the active position. The two chambers of the actuator are thus connected to the servo-valve control lines. The servo-control is then in the active mode. The Linear Variable-Differential Transducer (LVDT) supplies an electrical signal to the ELAC, which identifies this change of state. The feedback transducer (also called LVDT) gives the servo-loop feedback. DAMPING MODE 4
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Actuator follows the control surface movements
Solenoid valve de-energized Mode selector valve moves under action of its spring 2 chambers interconnected via damping orifice LVDT: Identifies change of state Fluid reserve hold the volume of fluid: o If the T of the hydraulic fluid changes o If there is a leakage In damping mode, the actuator follows the control surface movements. In this configuration, the solenoid valve is de-energized and the mode selector valve moves under the action of its spring. The two chambers of the actuator are thus interconnected through the damping orifice. The LVDT identifies this change of state and transmit it to the EFCS. The fluid reserve allows to hold the volume of fluid in the actuator chambers:
- if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid changes or,
- if there is a leakage. The fluid reserve is permanently connected to the return line of the servo-valve. MAINTENANCE AND RIGGING FACILITIES 5
LVDT adjustment after servo-control replacement:
o Use of the feedback transducer adjustment device o To get an equal voltage in the secondary winding After replacement of the servo-control, it is necessary to adjust the feedback transducer (LVDT). It is necessary to get an equal voltage in the secondary winding (electrical zero) when the aileron is in neutral position. This is done through an action on the feedback transducer adjustment device located on the actuator.