24th Congress of International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 29 August-3, September 2004, Yokohama, Japan
Paper ICAS 2004-P.8

ANALYSIS AND RIG TEST IN EMB170 FLAP MECHANISM DEVELOPMENT

T. Yoshida, Y. Mizusaki, T. Taki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Aerospace Company, Japan

Keywords: kinematics, high lift device, rig test

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. developed flap mechanism of Embraer 170. Kinematic analysis and rig test for the flap mechanism were performed in order to reduce development risk. Basic operation tests were performed successfully before the first flight of the aircraft.

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