The Boeing Company
Krueger flap apparatus and methods incorporating a bullnose having a contour variation along a spanwise direction

Abstract:

Krueger flap apparatus and methods incorporating a bullnose having a contour variation along a spanwise direction are described. An example apparatus includes a Krueger flap having a bullnose extending in a spanwise direction. The bullnose includes a contour variation formed by a plurality of protuberances located along the bullnose. Respective ones of the protuberances are spaced along the spanwise direction.