CPC B64C 3/26 (2013.01) [B64C 7/00 (2013.01); B64C 9/02 (2013.01); B64C 9/14 (2013.01); B64D 15/04 (2013.01); Y02T 50/30 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus for obstructing air flow through an aperture in an aircraft wing skin where a movable member extends through the aperture, the apparatus comprising:
a hinged panel configured to swing outwardly from an outer side of the wing skin toward an open position and to swing toward a closed position at least partially occluding the aperture, a movement of the hinged panel being configured to accommodate movement of the movable member extending through the aperture.
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