The loss of the primary hydraulic system will result in pedal feedback.

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. CANNOT BE DETERMINED
• D. NOT APPLICABLE

Answer: (A)

Hydraulic boost shapes how the pilot feels and moves the pedals. The primary hydraulic system provides assist to the tail-rotor control, making pedal forces light and the feel smooth. When that primary system is lost, you lose that boost, leaving only the mechanical linkage and friction to resist your inputs. The result is a noticeably different, stiffer pedal feel and a distinct sensation as the tail rotor responds to yaw commands—often described as pedal feedback. The secondary system may still operate, but it typically cannot fully restore the original feel, so the pedal feedback occurs as you lose the primary boost. Hence, the statement is true.