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bell crank

bell crank
A double lever in an aircraft control system used to change the direction of motion. Bell cranks are normally used in aileron controls and in the steering system of nose-wheels.
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Other generalized forces are those obtained by replacing the action of the torsion bars for a revolution-torque applied to the bell cranks of the suspension system.
Identificacion de parametros dinamicos de la suspension de un vehiculo
"How did we end up with so many gripes on one jet in less than a month?" I asked myself, looking at a long list that included multiple main fuel-control (MFC) changes, variable exhaust gripes, fuel-inlet tubes (FITs) rubbing on bell cranks, and an engine that shifted in flight.
"Demon bird"
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