9. Undercarriage
The undercarriage is the fixed divided axle type (23).
Each leg consists of steel springs in compression aided
by a friction damping device. Pneumatic tyres are
fitted and the correct air pressure is 12-15 lb/sq. inch.
10. Tail Skid
A steerable tail skid (27) (17) is mounted at the bottom of
the fin-post externasl to the fuselage; it is fitted with a
shock absorbing spring and is steered through the
medium of the rudder.
11. Engine Controls
A throttle control lever (42) is mounted on the left-
hand side of each cockpit and in addition a mixture con-
trol lever is fitted in the rear cockpit. The latter, how-
ever, is automatically closed by closing the throttle from
either cockpit. Friction nuts are provided in order to
adjust the tension of the controls.
12. Instruments
Limited instrument flying panels are fitted in both
cockpits. Suction for the gyro instruments is supplied
by two venturis (21). One is situated on the forward star-
board centre section strut, and the other on the port
side of the fuselage.
13. Cockpit Equipment
(i) Doors. (10) Both cockpits are fitted with a door (40)
on each side, and the front edges of each cock-
pit are fitted with leather covered sponge pads. (46) (12)
(ii) Seats. Both cockpit seats (36) (13) are shaped to re-
ceive a seat type parachute, but are not adjust-
able for height. The front seat has spring
loaded hinged flaps to facilitate adjustment of
the rear rudder bar. Both cockpits are equipped
with Sutton safety harness.
(iii) Inter Communication. Speaking tubes (9) and con-
nections for earphones are fitted.
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