blowdown limits

A form of blowdown limit — The maximum deflection that a control surface is capable of reaching under given flight conditions, past which the aerodynamic forces acting on the control surface exceed the maximum opposing force available from the control surface's actuators.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of blowdown limit
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