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Old 20th Jan 2016, 19:49
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keith williams
 
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A powered flying control unit (pfcu) is a hydraulic actuator (A jack).

Moving the cockpit controls moves a selector valve in the pfcu. This controls the flow of pressurised hydraulic fluid to move the pfcu. This in turn moves the control surfaces.

If you do an internet search for powered flying control unit you hold find lots of links, many with good clear illustration.
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