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FAUSSE NERVURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
DEF

A former between the front spar and leading edge of an aerofoil.

CONT

A nose rib is also called a false rib, since it usually extends from the wing leading edge to the front spar or slightly beyond. The nose ribs give the wing leading edge area the necessary curbature and support.

OBS

nose rib: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
DEF

Nervure qui n'intéresse que le quart ou le tiers avant de l'aile, destinée à assurer la conservation du profil dans une zone à forte courbure.

OBS

nervure avant : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

fausse nervure; nervure de bord d'attaque : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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