Structure of Aircraft

• Sf-260d is all metal, long-wing type

• Airframe consist of a fuselage, two wing panels

• Fuselage is semi-monocoque construction

• Forward section incorporates the cockpit enclosed by windshield

• Wind is provided with ailerons and flaps and accomodates the fuel tanks.

• Tail structure consist of a horizontal stabilizer, an elevator, a vertical fin and a rudder

• Landing gear is the tricycle and retractable type

Primary Flight Controls

Elevator

• Elevator provides longitudinal control of the aircraft and is operated mechanically by fore and after movement of control stick

• Elevator is located on trailing edge of the horizantal stabilizer

Rudder

• Rudder provides control of the aircraft about the vertical axis and is controlled mechanically by the dual rudder pedals in the cockpit

• It is located on the trailing edge of vertical stabilizer

Aileron

• Ailerons provide lateral control of the aircraft and are operated mechanically by left and right movement of control stick.

• They are located the trailing edge of the wings