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Old 25th Oct 2014, 07:35
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bcgallacher
 
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Many electrically powered rotary actuator are fitted with a solenoid brake - one that comes to mind is the B747 cargo door actuator system.The problem with your electrically powered jackscrew system is that you would have no free fall available in event of an actuator or electrical failure.
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