Control Grips and Yokes

At Adams Rite Aerospace, we bring over 50 years of expertise to the design of control wheels, customized for diverse applications and aircraft. From the iconic U-2 and TR-1 to the C-141, Beech 400A, Saab 340, and all C-130 models, our controls have taken flight on a wide range of aircraft, consistently delivering precision, user-friendliness, and the integration of multiple functions, keeping pilots focused and in control.

ERGONOMICS

Switch type/size
Switch location
Wheel shape
Wheel size (large enough for loads but not blocking view of instruments)
HOTAS (how many operations to be put on the wheel?)
Finish (paint, powder coat)

MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL FEATURES

Material
Broach/no broach
Sand or investment cast
100% X-ray?
Chart holder
Wire harness termination, length
Column?

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RELIABILITY

Past design experience used to meet customer specifications.
MTBF
MTBUR

MAINTAINABILITY

Optimize on previous design experience
Minimize need for special tools
On aircraft repair?
Bench repair only?

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Military (stringent for operational exposure)
Commercial (stringent for dispatch rate)
General Aviation (stringent for dispatch rate)
Helicopter (vibration)
- Installation location
- Protected cockpit
- Will not be used as a step?

PROVEN PEDIGREE

Our control grips and yokes come with a proven pedigree, reflecting over five decades of engineering excellence and superior design.

MAX STRENGTH MINIMUM WEIGHT

Our control grips and yokes are engineered for maximum strength with minimum weight, ensuring the ideal balance of structural integrity and reduced aircraft weight. This design approach guarantees top-flight performance while meeting stringent aerospace weight limitations.

WORLD CLASS QUALITY

Our commitment to world-class quality ensures that each control grip and yoke is engineered with precision, rigorously tested, and meticulously crafted to meet or exceed the industry's highest standards, guaranteeing reliable and durable performance.

SUPERIOR ERGONOMICS

The superior ergonomics of our control grips and yokes are the result of decades of expertise in designing interfaces for aviators. These controls are optimized for comfort and responsiveness, helping pilots maintain precise and effortless command over their aircraft, even during extended flights.