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Record 1 1982-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

For added drag in the landing case, the trailing-edge portion of the inboard flap pivots further down on an offset hinge, opening a gap rather than a slot between itself and the main flap surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Pour augmenter la traînée à l'atterrissage, la partie arrière du volet intérieur pivote davantage vers le bas grâce à une articulation excentrée, ce qui crée un espace plutôt qu'une fente entre cette section et la partie principale du volet.

Spanish

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