Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control
Patent
1982-02-11
1984-02-14
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
244 82, 244 90R, 244 87, B64C 904, B64C 910
Patent
active
044311494
ABSTRACT:
An improved geared tab configuration for a moveable airfoil, such as an elevator of an aircraft, is provided which comprises a tab pivotally connected to the airfoil, and linkage connecting the airfoil to the tab for simultaneous opposing pivotal movement of the tab relative to the airfoil to a maximum tab deflection at a determinable intermediate upward airfoil deflection beyond which the relative tab deflection reverses and fairs to the airfoil at a determinable maximum upward airfoil deflection.
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Brislawn Mark G.
Bryant David W.
Rayburn Gerald A.
Barefoot Galen L.
Scearce Bobby D.
Singer Donald J.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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