Surface hold-down mechanism

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1982-03-15

1985-02-12

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

244213, 244 75A, B64C 902

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044986475

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical biasing device to drive an aircraft control surface to a predetermined position relative to the main airfoil, either directly or indirectly through a linkage system, while also providing sufficient clamping force at the neutral position so that the airfoil and control surface behave dynamically like a single structure.

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