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Fairing flap arrangement

US4884748A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An external fairing flap (26) is provided with an hydraulic spring (42, 44) for causing the external flap (26) to follow the motion of an exhaust nozzle control flap (18). The external flap (26) is hinged (32) at the leading edge thereof, and contacts the control flap (18) via corresponding rubstrips (40, 36) at the flap trailing edges (28, 38).

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