IqAAC Bell 407GX Pilot Training Course 3/9/2015

Bell 407 Systems Course

Flight Controls and
Hydraulics
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Flight Controls and Hydraulics

SCOPE:
Lesson Objectives
Cyclic Controls
Collective Controls
Tail Rotor Controls
Hydraulic Systems
Servicing
Objectives Review
Study Questions

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Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to:

Describe the Main Rotor Controls

Describe the Cyclic Controls
Describe the Collective Controls
Describe the Anti-Torque Controls
Describe the purpose of the Hydraulic System
Describe the Hydraulic System Components
Describe the Hydraulic System Operation
Describe the Hydraulic System Servicing Requirements

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Main Rotor Controls

Cyclic

Collective

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Cyclic Controls

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Collective Controls

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Control Column

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Swashplate Assembly

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Pitch Link Assembly

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Tail Rotor Controls

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Pedal Stop Solenoid

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Hydraulic System - General

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Hydraulic System Components

Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Filters Relief Value

Servo Support Tail Rotor Servo Actuator Servo Springs

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Hydraulic System Schematic

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Hydraulic System Checks

PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK
NOTE: Uncommanded control movement or motoring (with hydraulic system off) may indicate
hydraulic system malfunction.
• HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF, caution light illuminated, switch — ON.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK

NOTE: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK is to determine proper operation of hydraulic actuators
for each flight control system. If abnormal forces, unequal forces, control binding, or motoring are
encountered, it may be an indication of a malfunctioning flight control actuator.
• Collective — Full down.
• ROTOR — 100% RPM.
• HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF, caution light illuminated.
• Cyclic — Centered.
• Cyclic control -Check normal operation by moving cyclic forward and aft, then left and right
(approximately 1 inch), center cyclic.
• Collective — Check for normal operation by increasing collective slightly (1 to 2 inches).
• Repeat 2 to 3 times as required. Return to full down position.
• Pedals - Check normal operation by displacing pedals slightly (1 inch).
• HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON, caution light extinguished.

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Hydraulic Servicing
Hydraulic fluids conforming to MIL-H-5606 (NATO H-515) and are approved for use
in hydraulic flight control system and rotorbrake.

Hydraulics Reservoir Capacity - 1.3 U.S. pint (0.5 liter).

Hydraulic reservoir is located on top of fuselage, forward of transmission and under

forward faring. A sight glass is provided to determine quantity of hydraulic fluid in
reservoir.

Service hydraulic system as follows:

1. Open and support forward fairing.

2. Remove transmission fairing.

3. Remove cap and fill reservoir until sight glass is full of hydraulic fluid.

4. Secure cap and fairings.

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Summary
You are now able to:

Describe the Main Rotor Controls

Describe the Cyclic Controls
Describe the Collective Controls
Describe the Anti-Torque Controls
Describe the purpose of the Hydraulic System
Describe the Hydraulic System Components
Describe the Hydraulic System Operation
Describe the Hydraulic System Servicing
Requirements

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Study Questions
1. What are the three major components of the Bell 407 Flight Control Systems?
• Cyclic
• Collective
• Anti-Torque
2. Quick disconnects are provided for which flight controls?
• Copilot’s cyclic and collective.
3. What is the purpose of the cyclic control system?
• Provides attitude control of the helicopter by providing variable pitch in each
blade in order to tilt the rotor tip path plain.
4. What is the purpose of the collective control system?
• Provides altitude and speed control through the collective adjustment of pitch
angle.
5. What is the purpose of the anti-torque control system?
• Provides directional control for the helicopter.
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Study Questions
6. What is the purpose of the pedal stop solenoid?
• Allows full left pedal at less than 50 knots and will limit left
pedal travel when airspeed increases to 55 knots and above.
7. Describe the operation of the mixing lever assembly.
• Coordinates collective control inputs with cyclic control
inputs
8. Describe the operation of the swashplate assembly.
• Converts linear flight control movement into rotating output
to the rotor assembly.
9. What is the purpose of the Bell 407 hydraulic system?
• Reduces pilot workload and effort to move the control
surfaces.
10. What power source drives the hydraulic pump?
• Transmission driven.

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Study Questions
11. What indication would the pilot see if a hydraulic filter is clogged?
• Red pop-up button will be extended.
12. What would happen to the hydraulic system solenoid valve (in the
OFF position) in the event of a electrical power failure?
• The system is fail-safe ON.
13. How is the hydraulic system fluid cooled?
• Radiation to the atmosphere.
14. What type of hydraulic fluid is used in the Bell 407
• MIL-H-5606

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End of Lesson

The next lesson will be

Bell 407 Airframe.

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