Navigate / EASA

CS-VLA 683  Operation tests

ED Decision 2003/18/RM

(a)                            It must be shown by operation tests that, when the controls are operated from the pilot compartment with the system loaded as prescribed in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, the system is free from -

(1)                            Jamming;

(2)                            Excessive friction; and

(3)                            Excessive deflection.

(b)                            The prescribed test loads are -

(1)                            For the entire system, loads corresponding to the limit air loads on the appropriate surface, or the limit pilot forces in CS-VLA 397(b), whichever are less; and

(2)                            For secondary controls, loads not less than those corresponding to the maximum pilot effort established under CS-VLA 405.