This article provides some guidelines on cleaning and disinfecting simulators and simulator equipment. WARNING: ONLY solutions permitted to clean avionics screens, genuine or otherwise etc. should be used. Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item. Don’t get moisture into any openings. Use caution when cleaning polycarbonate lenes covering the CGI (Computer Generated Instruments). Recommendations Frasca […]
Category: TruFeel2
Articles related to the TruFeel2 Control Loading system descriptions, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation.
ECL Actuator Cable Installation FPN141538
Center the pulley, then hand tighten the Centering Bolts to hold the actuator in place.
Control Loading Actuator Cable Check/Adjustment
Power down the simulator if is running. Locate the Control Loading Actuator.
How to find the Firmware Version for ETC+ Modules, EECL Master Modules, and TruFeel2 Modules
This procedure is used to find the ETC+ Module, EECL Master Module, or TruFeel2 Module Firmware Bootloader and Application Version Numbers.
TruFeel2 Fault Logs and Codes
There are three locations to get Trufeel2 fault codes from.
TruFeel2 System Description
The TruFeel2 system is an advanced design that accurately simulates the forces acting on the aircraft’s control surfaces in both static and dynamic conditions. These include but are not limited to Inertia, Trim effects, Friction, Control stops, Damping, Breakout force, Aerodynamic gradient, Backlash (or deadband), and Autopilot actuators.
Load Cell FPN148151 (TruFeel2)
The Control Loading Load Cell senses the force applied by the pilot.
TruFeel2 Module FPN149024 (TruFeel2)
The TruFeel 2 Module senses the position of the motor, reads motor torque from the Servo Drive, and monitors load cell output.
Control Loading Actuator (ECL2/TruFeel2)
The Control Loading Actuator provides an appropriate range of force and travel at the pilot control.