Fairey-Youngman flap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002155
A type of aircraft flap that extends rearward and then rotates downward to increase both wing area and camber. This design provides enhanced lift at low airspeeds, improving takeoff and landing performance. It is a complex flap mechanism, distinct from simpler plain or split flaps.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002155 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Fairey-Youngman-Klappe; Spanish: flap Fairey-Youngman; French: volet Fairey-Youngman |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002155",
"term": "Fairey-Youngman flap",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of aircraft flap that extends rearward and then rotates downward to increase both wing area and camber. This design provides enhanced lift at low airspeeds, improving takeoff and landing performance. It is a complex flap mechanism, distinct from simpler plain or split flaps.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Fairey-Youngman-Klappe",
"es": "flap Fairey-Youngman",
"fr": "volet Fairey-Youngman"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fairey-youngman-flap/"
}
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