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Chordwise axis

For semirigid rotors, a term used to describe the flapping or teetering axis of the rotor.

Dictionary Term

Chordwise axis

Definitions

  • For semirigid rotors, a term used to describe the flapping or teetering axis of the rotor.
  • A term used in reference to semirigid rotors describing the flapping or teetering axis of the rotor.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
  • Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000