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Record 1 2008-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

If the pressure within the tail rotor servo system exceeds 55 bar, the check valve opens the pressure line to return and allows a partial hydraulic flow as the servo piston returns to the extend position. This prevents hydraulic lock and causes the stored pressure to be reduced.

OBS

A servomechanism, or servo is an automatic device which uses error-sensing feedback to correct the performance of a mechanism. The term correctly applies only to systems where the feedback or error-correction signals help control mechanical position or other parameters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

piston asservi : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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