2 - Ailerons

CAP 222 ailerons are totally new. They use five hinges which transfer most of the bending loads to the wing rear spar. The advantages (compared with a three-hinge aileron) are:

• ailerons are much lighter stress
• stress supported by each hinge is smaller
• stress supported by rear spar and wing skin (buckling) is smaller

The new aileron design has been taken into account when redesigning the wing, and new ribs has been added in front if the hinges.
     
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