What does the TRIM BEEPER do?

What does the TRIM BEEPER do?

• A. Movement in any of 4 directions trims the cyclic stick in that direction; Release stops cyclic movement
• B. It trims the tail rotor
• C. It locks flight controls
• D. It activates autopilot

Answer: (A)

The Trim Beeper adjusts the cyclic trim by moving the cyclic in a chosen direction. When you push the cyclic in one of four directions and engage trim, the system sets a new neutral position for the cyclic, so the helicopter tends to hold that attitude with less pilot input. Releasing stops the trimming movement and locks in that offset. This is used to compensate for wind, weight, or gusts without having to constantly hold the stick. It does not affect the tail rotor, nor does it lock flight controls or activate autopilot.

The Trim Beeper adjusts the cyclic trim by moving the cyclic in a chosen direction. When you push the cyclic in one of four directions and engage trim, the system sets a new neutral position for the cyclic, so the helicopter tends to hold that attitude with less pilot input. Releasing stops the trimming movement and locks in that offset. This is used to compensate for wind, weight, or gusts without having to constantly hold the stick. It does not affect the tail rotor, nor does it lock flight controls or activate autopilot.