Aerodynamic Tests of a Full-Scale TBF-1 Aileron Installation in the Langley 16-foot High-Speed Tunnel

Abstract

The failure of wing panels on a number of TBF-1 and TBM-1 airplanes in flight has prompted several investigations of the possible causes of failure. This report describes tests in the Langley 16-foot high-speed tunnel to determine whether these failures could be attributed to changes in the aerodynamic characteristics of the ailerons at high speeds. The tests were made of a 12-foot-span section including the tip and aileron of the right wing of a TBF-1 airplane. Hinge moments, control-link stresses due to aerodynamic buffeting, and fabric-deflection photographs were obtained at true airspeeds ranging from 110 to 365 mph.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1944
Accession Number
ADB813888

Entities

People

  • John V. Becker
  • Peter F. Koryoinski

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Buffeting
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Deflection
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Frequency
  • Photographs
  • Strain Gages

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.