Paper describes results of parametric study conducted at North American Aviation, Inc, which indicates high level of confidence in potential of Balanced-Power concept for significant weight savings in aircraft actuation systems; advantages of Balanced-Power actuation concept are shown; concept consists of mechanically actually actuated flight control surfaces, mechanical servo, flywheel and motor which may be electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically powered.
Balanced-power actuation concept
SAE-NASA -- Aerospace Vehicle Flight Control Conference -- Proc
Proceedings of the SAE-NASA Aerospace Vehicle Flight Control Conference ; 1965 Control equipment
1965
8 pages
Conference paper
English
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