1560-01-502-7785 SPOILER,WING,AIRCRAFT Index 1560-01-502-7787 SLAT,AIRCRAFT

National Stock Number:
1560-01-502-7786

Federal Supply Class:
1560

National Item Identification Number:
015027786

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.


Manufacturer Information:
1611902-10298897LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP


Techincal Specification:
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYSLAT,NO 2 RH


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