Sec. 23.683 - Operation tests.
      
      (a) It must be shown by operation tests 
      that, when the controls are operated from the pilot compartment with the 
      system loaded as prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section, the system 
      is free from -- 
      (1) Jamming; 
      (2) Excessive friction; and 
      (3) Excessive deflection. 
      (b) The prescribed test loads are --
      
      (1) For the entire system, loads 
      corresponding to the limit airloads on the appropriate surface, or the 
      limit pilot forces in §23.397(b), whichever are less; and 
      (2) For secondary controls, loads not 
      less than those corresponding to the maximum pilot effort established 
      under §23.405. 
      [Doc. No. 4080, 29 FR 17955, Dec. 18, 1964, as 
      amended by Amdt. 23-7, 34 FR 13091, Aug. 13, 1969]