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Rudder lock occurs when

  • A.The rudder pedals are locked on the ground
  • B.The autopilot holds the rudder
  • C.The rudder floats hard over
  • D.The rudder jams mechanically

Answer: C

Once the fin stalls, the hinge moment can reverse and drive the surface fully over. A dorsal fin prevents the underlying fin stall and is therefore the standard cure for the phenomenon as well as for the loss of stability.

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