Use of reverse pitch propellers to assist in braking of large, high performance land-planes, has many advantages for commercial airline operators; weight savings are appreciable; proper techniques of landing, using reverse pitch mechanism and brakes, must be used; steel blades should be used to withstand normal and sometimes severe abrasions. (Trans) (See also - discussion p 118-9)
Weight reduction of aircraft braking systems through use of reverse-thrust propellers
Soc Automotive Engrs -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 54 , n 3
1946
12 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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WEIGHT REDUCTION Of Aircraft Braking Systems through Use of Reverse - Thrust Propellers
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