Part Number
Definition:
A MOVABLE CONTROL SURFACE ATTACHED TO THE LEADING EDGE OF A WING OR OTHER AIRFOIL WHICH, WHEN EXTENDED, CREATES A SLOT TO ALLOW HIGH-ENERGY AIR TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE BOUNDARY LAYER OVER THE TOP OF THE AIRFOIL. IT PREVENTS STALLS AT HIGH ANGLES OF ATTACK AND IMPROVES LATERAL CONTROL AT LOWER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEEDS. IT IS CLOSED DURING NORMAL FLIGHT AND FORMS A PROFILE OF THE AIRFOIL. EXCLUDES LEADING EDGE DEVICES FOR CREATING LIFT THAT ARE NOT SLOTTED TO DUCT AIR OVER THE TOP OF A WING OR OTHER AIRFOIL. EXCLUDES FLAP, WING LANDING.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 43999 | BOEING COMPANY THE DBA BOEING DIV DE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES; INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS; EXHAUST SYSTEMS; PYLONS, TRIM TABS; AIRCRAFT.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FITTED COVERS; HELICOPTER ROTOR BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS; AIRCRAFT LOOSE EQUIPMENT AND ALTERNATE MISSION CONFIGURATION EQUIPMENT STORED ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CZEK | AIRCRAFT MISSION DESIGN SERIES | B-1B |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | NHA L1702000; OPPOSITE -022 |