Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 14  /  Part 25  /  Sec. 25.405 Secondary control system.

Secondary controls, such as wheel brake, spoiler, and tab controls, must be designed for the maximum forces that a pilot is likely to apply to those controls. The following values may be used:

Pilot Control Force Limits (Secondary Controls)------------------------------------------------------------------------

Control Limit pilot forces------------------------------------------------------------------------Miscellaneous:

*Crank, wheel, or lever................. ((1 + R) / 3) x 50 lbs., but

not less than 50 lbs. nor

more than 150 lbs.

(R=radius). (Applicable to

any angle within 20[deg] of

plane of control).

Twist................................... 133 in.-lbs.

Push-pull............................... To be chosen by applicant.------------------------------------------------------------------------*Limited to flap, tab, stabilizer, spoiler, and landing gear operation

controls.