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wing root
Definição1
The part of the wing where it meets with the fuselage.
Fonte1
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Aircraft accident digest n.14: volume 1. Montreal, 1965. (Cir. 71 AN/63).
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Aircraft accident digest n.28. Montreal, 1985. (Cir. 190 AN/115).
Nota Adicional1
A two gallon capacity auxiliary reservoir, also located in the left wing root, is available to the auxiliary pump for wing flaps and main gear down-lock operation only.
Contexto
The left wing failed near the wing root and the left wing fuel tanks ruptured resulting in ground fire. The right wing separated at the wing root and the fuselage separation occurred approximately at the cabin partition between the forward tourist and aft first-class sections.
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