The discussion centers on the differences between FAR 23.397 and FAR 23.143, specifically regarding pilot forces and control surface loads in aircraft. Participants explore the implications of these regulations on aircraft design and safety, with a focus on the definitions of maximum and minimum forces.
Participants express differing views on the significance of minimum forces in FAR 23.397, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding their necessity and implications.
Participants acknowledge the complexity of understanding individual FAR regulations without considering their interconnections, suggesting that further reading may be required to grasp the full context.
AlephZero said:143 gives the maximum permitted pilot forces to safely control and maneuver the aircraft.
398 says the maximum loads on the flight control surfaces must never exceed what would resullt from the given pilot forces.
In other words, 143 is a limit on the physical strength the pilot needs to have, to fly the plane "normally" in a safe manner. 398 says that if the pilot applies a greater force to the controls (for example in an emergency situation), the control system much stop the pilot from damaging the aircraft by applying excessive force to the control surfaces.