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Old June 29th 08, 06:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Sam Spade
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Default MD-80 split elevators

tscottme wrote:
Thanks Bob, I recall somethign similar about the MD-80 aero surfaces. I
believe the MD-80 uses a jackscrew to adjust the flying tail and aerodynamic
forces to trim.

Jammed MD-80 jacksrews caused one bird to nose dive into the ocean off
So California.
 




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