tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997143698224098298.post4335402806160065822..comments2012-06-19T18:00:12.562-07:00Comments on Kwajalein. Srsly.: NuSTAR - Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope ArrayTsavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361550958689286343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997143698224098298.post-44532596942732713262012-06-19T18:00:12.562-07:002012-06-19T18:00:12.562-07:00Very cool stuff. You're one lucky geek.Very cool stuff. You're one lucky geek.Johnny'Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362403347518970449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997143698224098298.post-41437258733372506012012-06-13T08:46:26.064-07:002012-06-13T08:46:26.064-07:00...et voila...
PITCH DISC(onnect)...
http://l1011......et voila...<br /><br />PITCH DISC(onnect)...<br />http://l1011project.blogspot.com/2010/08/system-description-by-don-pierce-pfcs.html<br /><br />"The stabilizer uses all four hydraulic systems. The legends in the switchlights are similar to what we've discussed for the FCES panel - but there are important differences. The switchlights are normally latched in. When they are unlatched, the INOP light illuminates (switchlight position), and the PUSH light is not armed.<br /><br />To explain this properly, you need a good understanding of the operation of the stabilizer control system. To simplify it, the stabilizer system is operated by movement of the control column, which gives inputs via two feel/trim assemblies to two dual servos, which drive four hydraulic actuators which are attached to the forward end of the stabilizer. This is also linked via an "aft disconnect coupler" which can sense a jam in the control path. The jam will result in the illumination of the A and B, or C and D (stabilizer) PUSH lights A pilot will then unlatch the respective switchlights, the coupler will open, isolating the jam, allowing input from only one pilot (the "unjammed" side), and will illuminate the amber AFT COUPLER OPEN light on the PFCS panel. At the same time the amber PULL PITCH DISConnect light will illuminate, advising the captain to pull up on the Pitch Disconnect handle, which is located near his right knee by the stabilizer trim wheel (on the center console). When the handle has been pulled up and rotated 90° counter-clockwise, the pitch disconnect will have occurred (the pitch disconnect mechanism is located under the Flight Station floor) and the amber PITCH DISC light in the handle will illuminate. After the problem has been cleared, the reconnect can be made by rotating the handle 90° clockwise and allowing the handle to re-stow. The two control columns, which had been separated, must be moved to allow the dog-tooth clutch to re-syncronie."<br /><br />...the more you know... =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894483650430619308noreply@blogger.com