A leading edge structure for a flow control system of an aircraft is disclosed having a leading edge panel that surrounds a plenum, wherein the leading edge panel has a first side portion, a second side portion opposite the first side portion, an inner surface facing the plenum and an outer surface in contact with an ambient flow, and wherein the leading edge panel comprises a plurality of micro pores forming a fluid connection between the plenum and the ambient flow, wherein the plenum is connected to an air outlet arrangement configured for causing an underpressure in the plenum, so that air from the ambient flow is drawn through the micro pores into the plenum and from there discharged through the air outlet arrangement into the ambient flow.
LEADING EDGE STRUCTURE FOR A FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT
2022-02-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |
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