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National Stock Number:
1560-01-502-5171
Federal Supply Class:
1560
National Item Identification Number:
015025171
Description:
SLAT,AIRCRAFT
Detail:
A MOVABLE CONTROL SURFACE ATTACHED TO THE LEADING EDGE OF A WING OR OTHER AIRFOIL WHICH, WHEN EXTENDED, CREATES A SLOT TO ALLOW HIGH-ENERGY AIR TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE BOUNDARY LAYER OVER THE TOP OF THE AIRFOIL. IT PREVENTS STALLS AT HIGH ANGLES OF ATTACK AND IMPROVES LATERAL CONTROL AT LOWER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEEDS. IT IS CLOSED DURING NORMAL FLIGHT AND FORMS A PROFILE OF THE AIRFOIL. EXCLUDES LEADING EDGE DEVICES FOR CREATING LIFT THAT ARE NOT SLOTTED TO DUCT AIR OVER THE TOP OF A WING OR OTHER AIRFOIL. EXCLUDES FLAP, WING LANDING.
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Manufacturer Information:
| 17N6W0619-521 | 88277 | THE BOEING COMPANY |
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Techincal Specification:
| AIRCRAFT LOCATION | WING | | AIRCRAFT MISSION DESIGN SERIES | C-17A | | SPECIAL FEATURES | MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED NAME - SLAT ASSY, SLAT NO. 4 WING; LH |
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