Stall strips
A stall strip is a small component fixed to the leading edge of the wing of an airplane to modify its aerodynamic characteristics.[1] These stall strips may be necessary for the airplane to comply with type certification requirements.
A stall strip typically consists of a small piece of material, usually aluminium, triangular in cross section and often 6-12 inches (15–30 cm) in length. It is riveted or bonded to the wing’s leading edge. Some airplanes have one stall strip on each wing. Some airplanes have only one stall strip on one wing.
Operation
A stall strip initiates
wing tips.[1]
In some cases, such as the
washout in the wing design was not possible.[2]
Stall strips are usually factory-installed but, on rarer occasions, may be an after-market modification.
See also
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- Stall warning and safety devices
References
- ^ ISBN 1-56027-287-2
- ^ AviationConsumer (n.d.). "AGAC AA-1". Archived from the original on 2007-10-10. Retrieved 2007-11-03.