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AMC 22.405  Secondary control systems

ED Decision 2003/13/RM

Hand and foot loads assumed for design should not be less than the following:

(1)     Hand loads on small hand-wheels, cranks, etc., applied by finger or wrist-force: P = 15 daN.

(2)     Hand loads on levers and hand-wheels applied by the force of an unsupported arm without making use of the body weight: P = 35 daN.

(3)     Hand loads on levers and hand-grips applied by the force of a supported arm or by making use of the body weight: P = 60 daN.

(4)     Foot loads applied by the pilot when sitting with his back supported (e.g. toe-brake operating loads): P = 75 daN.