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mast
Definição1
The component that supports the main rotor. This unit normally drives the rotor head.
Fonte1
SCHAFER, Joe. Helicopter maintenance. Englewood: Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., c2007. viii, 343 p.
Definição2
The mast is a hollow cylindrical metal shaft which extends upwards from and is driven by the transmission.
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Part III: investigation. 1st ed. Montreal, 2011. (Doc. 9756)
Contexto
Cyclic control is less effective in the direction opposite to the CG location. When the center of gravity is directly under the rotor mast, the helicopter hangs horizontally. If the CG is too far forward of the mast, the helicopter hangs with its nose tilted down.
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Rotorcraft
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