1560-01-518-8396 SLAT,AIRCRAFT Index 1560-01-518-8398 PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AIRCRAFT

National Stock Number:
1560-01-518-8397

Federal Supply Class:
1560

National Item Identification Number:
015188397

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:
17N6W0616-53288277THE BOEING COMPANY


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