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Question 1

To roll the aircraft to the right:

Question 2

In a manual flying control system the control inputs to the primary control surfaces: 1 are reversible 2 are irreversible 3 are instinctive for the movement required 4 are opposite for the movement required 5 are limited in range by flight deck obstructions

Question 3

In a cable control system cables are tensioned to: 1 remove backlash from the control linkage 2 provide tension on the turnbuckles 3 provide positive action in both directions 4 ensure the full range is achieved 5 compensate for temperature variations

Question 4

The purpose of the fairleads in a cable control system is to:

Question 5

The advantages of a cable control are: 1 light, very good strength to weight ratio 2 easy to route through the aircraft 3 less prone to impact damage 4 takes up less volume 5 less bolted joints

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