This SAE Information Report (AIR) provides descriptions of High Lift Systems of commercial and military aircraft. The main focus is on mechanical systems which may be actuated hydraulically or electrically.
Rationale:
There is a need for a general overview of implementation of High Lift Systems as a source of information both for aircraft manufacturers specifying these types of systems as for systems suppliers designing them. This document meets this need.
Related Topics:
Flaps
Landing gear
Fuselages
Transmissions
Driveshafts
Universal joints
Electric motors
Aircraft structures
Electronic control units
Also known as: SAE AIR 6016
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