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Droop

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001880

A downward deflection or sag in an aircraft component, such as a wing or control surface, often due to aerodynamic forces or structural loading. This condition can affect the aircraft's aerodynamic performance and stability. Droop is measured as an angle or displacement from a nominal position.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001880
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAviation maintenance
TranslationsGerman: Vorflügel; Spanish: borde de ataque móvil; French: bec de bord d'attaque
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001880",
  "term": "Droop",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A downward deflection or sag in an aircraft component, such as a wing or control surface, often due to aerodynamic forces or structural loading. This condition can affect the aircraft's aerodynamic performance and stability. Droop is measured as an angle or displacement from a nominal position.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorflügel",
    "es": "borde de ataque móvil",
    "fr": "bec de bord d'attaque"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/droop/"
}

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