A hydraulic brake engages when a slat disconnects from its actuator, arresting unrestrained motion with less weight and complexity.
A flexible skin and groove-spigot linkage smooth droop nose deployment, reducing aerodynamic discontinuities and actuator complexity.
Magnetic attraction in a four-bar wing slat linkage counters aft air resistance and helps keep the slat deployed in flight.
Multiple electromechanical actuator modules drive a rotary driver to fit thin wings, preserve torque, and maintain operation after jamming or failure.