The assay device of the detection of the recovery effort by a secondary path of a flight control actuator, and test mode associated

The invention relates to a device for testing under the loading detection means of the secondary path of a flight control actuator of the type comprising a primary path and a secondary path capable of absorbing the force of the primary path in case of failure thereof, characterized in that it comprises a tool (33) adapted to bear on at least one region of at least one of the secondary path, and a lever arm (30 ) which by tilting allows the resting of the tool on said area so that it exerts a tensile force and / or compression of the secondary path, said lever arm (30) being pivotally mounted on a support (31) adapted to be attached to a mechanical structure independent of the secondary path.