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National Stock Number:
1560-01-587-0543
Federal Supply Class:
1560
National Item Identification Number:
015870543
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:
| 17N6W0616-701 | 88277 | THE BOEING COMPANY |
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Techincal Specification:
| AIRCRAFT LOCATION | WING | | AIRCRAFT MISSION DESIGN SERIES | C-17A ACFT | | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | STRUCTURE ASSY-SLAT NO.1,WING | | SPECIAL FEATURES | C/O 1 SLAT, 1 NAMEPLATE |
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