When a conductive line is towed in a circling-line maneuver by a fixed-wing aircraft, a potential static electricity hazard is developed. This condition is described and analyzed herein. Peak current surges expected for systems with and without ground contact during fair weather conditions are presented. Protection equipment and procedures recommended include grounding the line, the use of special gloves, and avoidance of inclement weather.


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    Title :

    Long Line Loiter: Potential Shock Hazards of an Airborne Electrically Conductive Line


    Contributors:
    E. J. Jumper (author) / C. A. Bell (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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