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Swash Plate Assembly

The purpose of the swash plate is to convert stationary control inputs from the pilot into rotating inputs…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Tandem Rotor

Tandem rotor (sometimes referred to as dual rotor) helicopters have two large horizontal rotor assemblies; a twin rotor…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Fully Articulated Rotor System

Fully articulated rotor systems allow each blade to lead/lag (move back and forth in plane), flap (move up…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Rigid Rotor System

The rigid rotor system shown in Figure 4-3 is mechanically simple, but structurally complex because operating loads must…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Semirigid Rotor System

A semirigid rotor system is usually composed of two blades that are rigidly mounted to the main rotor…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Main Rotor System

The rotor system is the rotating part of a helicopter which generates lift. The rotor consists of a…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Files

Files of different types are the principal hand tools used by a fitter. All the files, irrespective of…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Chisels

There is a fairly good variety of chisels used for chipping work by a fitter. Some very commonly…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Cutting Tools

The various cutting tools in the various shops in workshop practices are discussed below :- Hack Saw The…

August 28, 2021 · Rajil TL