Rudder
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The rudder is hinged on three fittings attached to the vertical stabilizer rear spar.
The rudder pedals / rudder linkage is ensured through cables and a rod.
Pilot and front pasenger's station rudder pedal positions are adjustable at each
station. The rudder pedal adjustment mechanism (for piloting comfort purposes)
includes a manual control located against the external bulkhead beneath the
instrument panel and a locking device on the rudder pedals. This ball locking
device allows selecting six different positions.
When landing gear is down, rudder pedals are linked to nose gear steering
system.
Spring system of rudder / roll combination induces aileron deflection at the time of
pedal displacement and vice versa.
Rudder Trim
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A trim tab hinged at two points located at rudder trailing edge provides rudder trim.
Trim tab is linked by two rods to an electric actuator attached to rudder. It is
controlled by rudder trim switch (Y L / Y R) located on pilot control wheel.
Electrical circuit of rudder trim tab is protected by RUD TRIM breaker.
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 7.4.20
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
