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Old 3rd Nov 2014, 23:42
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Feather control mechanics

Anyone have a description of the feather activation and control?

Do they "streamline" according to aero loads? Think some shock absorbers and no powered actuactors other than letting them go "free"?

Are they controlled by hydraulic or electric or pneumatic?

Sheesh, imagine the suckers allowed to be moved by aero loads even if the hydraulic/electric actuators normally used at low "q" and 200,000 feet are not a player.

So far, NTSB says the data stopped 2 seconds after..... But is this just the video? Can't imagine the flight data recorders stopped.
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