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LetsFlyAway 1st May 2012 12:34

Non counteracting aileron
 
I flew into EGBB this morning and while the E195 taxied to the gate I noticed an aircraft that had its left aileron in a down position with the right aileron in a neutral position.

Is this possible? I thought the ailerons counteracted each other so if one goes down the other goes up?

Thanks for any insight!

TurboTomato 1st May 2012 13:07

Was the other aircraft moving or stopped at the time?

LetsFlyAway 1st May 2012 13:18

Stopped at the gate with APU and beacon on.

gas path 1st May 2012 13:33

Aircraft type? Modern a/c like the 777 and airbus types with fly by wire flight controls, one or both ailerons (or elevators) will sink under their own weight. Also powering up just one hydraulic system will be enough to 'fair' a drooped flt.control.:8

LetsFlyAway 1st May 2012 13:50

Was an Aer Lingus think it was an A320.

LetsFlyAway 1st May 2012 13:51

thanks for the insight also : )

HEATHROW DIRECTOR 1st May 2012 18:12

Same used to happen with DC-9 elevators - one up, one down when parked.


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