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← TechnologyWhich consequence results when excessive air ingression occurs within the control lines of a jet engine's hydraulic thrust vectoring actuator?
A)Increased actuator thermal runaway risk
B)Uncommanded changes in thrust direction✓
C)Decreased servo valve spool friction
D)Elevated hydraulic fluid oxidation rate
💡 Explanation
Uncommanded changes arise because air compressibility within the hydraulic fluid enables uncontrolled actuator movement due to servo valve instability, a form of pneumatic lock arising from poor bulk modulus; therefore, thrust misdirection occurs, rather than thermal increases or chemical effects directly.
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