E. The FMA contains self-test circuits to test the operation of the annunciator electromechanisms. A two-position toggle switch is provided to perform the test. Test 1 is used to check the upper prism face electromechanisms. When the switch is held to 1, a dc ground is applied to all solenoids corresponding to the upper prism faces. All the upper face legends appear simultaneously in the display position if the related circuits and mechanisms are functioning properly. Similarly, the test 2 switch is used to test the lower prism face electromechanisms. The test switches also illuminate the warning lights. A power supply and logic circuits are within the FMA for operating the mode annunciators. The pilot’s panel lighting circuits provide power for the FMA background lights (Ref Chapter 33).
6. Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Force Transducers
A. Three identical force transducers are installed in the captains and first officers control columns, two in the pitch axis and one in the roll axis. The pitch axis force transducers are located in the forward control quadrants below each control column. The roll axis force transducer is mounted between the control shaft and aileron drum below the captains control column.
B. Each force transducer provides dual electrically isolated ac output signals that are proportional to the force applied to the control wheel or column. The signals are used by the autopilot computers when the system is engaged in CWS (manual) mode. When the autopilot is engaged in CMD mode the CWS signals are monitored. CWS signals, above a preset level (high detent), disconnect CMD mode and engage CWS mode.
7. Three-Axis Accelerometer
A. Two three-axis accelerometers are installed on the left forward sidewall of the forward cargo compartment (behind the hardliner) below the J10 box. One unit is used by AP/FD channel A and the other is used by AP/FD channel B. The lateral accelerometer signal is used for roll axis computation and the normal and longitudinal accelerometers are used for pitch axis computation. The unit provides a damping term for the respective axis for system computation.
8. Aileron Force Limiter
A. The force limiter is splined to the aileron drum at the bottom of the captain’s control column. The force limiter consists of an electromechanical clutch, switch, a spring-loaded arm and cam assembly, plus motor-driven limit switches. The electromechanical clutch and switch are activated when the roll axis is engaged. The force limiter mechanically limits the control wheel angle by progressively increasing the force within the system to cam out autopilot control at the AP actuator. Motor-driven switches within the force limiter, which are controlled by trailing edge flap position, determine the control wheel angle limit. With trailing edge flaps up, the limit is 17 degrees. With trailing edge flaps down (1 unit position and beyond) the limit is 25 degrees. This limits the rate of roll which the autopilot hardover maneuver capability. The clutch switch ensures the force limiter is engaged. If the clutch disengages, the switch opens the AP engage switch holding coil circuit.
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