Devices and methods to verify main rotor swashplate positioning
AssigneeTextron Innovations Inc.
InventorsChad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Abstract
A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.
Claims20
A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning, comprising:
- a first section having a first inner surface configured to nest against a curvature of a mast;
- a second section having a surface having first, second and third ranges, each of which indicates whether a height range is within a range of acceptable swashplate height;
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- a travel arc defined by and concentric with the first inner surface of the first section.
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