Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control – Pilot operated
Patent
1996-05-28
1998-02-03
Kashnikow, Andres
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
Pilot operated
70200, 70238, B64C 1314
Patent
active
057135398
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for rigidly interlocking a control wheel and the rudder pedals of an aircraft is provided for securing the control surfaces of the aircraft operated by the control wheel and the rudder pedals in a stable position. The apparatus comprises a pair of control wheel retaining members rigidly connected to one end of a rod member in a spaced apart, parallel relationship with one another for retainingly engaging opposing radially extending portions of the control wheel and a pair of rudder pedal retaining members rigidly connected to one end of another rod member in a spaced apart, parallel relationship with one another for retainingly engaging a lever of each of the rudder pedals. The rod members are disposed in a telescoping relationship with respect to one another and are adjustably securable whereby the control wheel retaining members are rigidly locked in a selected position relative to the rudder pedal retaining members wherein the control wheel retaining members cooperate with the rudder pedal retaining members to secure the control wheel in a level position, the control column in an inward position, and the rudder pedals in a neutral or centered position.
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Four catalog pages showing various types of locks for use on aircraft, source unknown, not dated.
Russ Richard T.
Williams Thomas C.
Dinh Tien
Kashnikow Andres
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