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Braking Systems in Microlight Air Planes

Title: Braking Systems in Microlight Air Planes

Seminar Paper , 2006 , 18 Pages , Grade: Good

Autor:in: Christoph Gericke (Author)

Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
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One approach for an improvement to microlight aircraft could be a change in the braking systems that are used. In order to understand where improvements can be made or what restrictions actually exist, it is necessary to have a closer look at the general requirements for all systems that could be used in microlight air planes.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • General requirements
  • Design of braking systems
    • Inducing the force into the system
    • Power transmission
    • Producing the braking force
      • Drum brake
      • Disc brake
  • Describing a braking process
    • Necessary deceleration:..
    • Braking forces........
    • Forces on the brake
    • Necessary friction between plane and runway.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This report explores the design and function of braking systems in microlight aircraft. The main objective is to examine current braking system technology and identify potential areas for improvement, particularly focusing on the impact of these systems on the safety, weight, and accessibility of microlight aircraft.

  • Reliability and redundancy in microlight braking systems
  • Weight reduction strategies and their impact on microlight design
  • Design considerations for accessible braking systems in microlights
  • Analysis of different methods for inducing braking force, power transmission, and brake production
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of various braking systems in microlight aircraft

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the general requirements for braking systems in microlight aircraft. The author emphasizes the importance of reliability and redundancy, given the weight restrictions and safety concerns associated with microlight aircraft. The chapter also highlights the need for design considerations regarding accessibility for disabled pilots.

Chapter 2 delves into the design of braking systems, focusing on the key components: force induction, power transmission, and the braking mechanism itself. The author examines different methods for actuating brakes, including pedal and handbrake systems, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Chapter 3 explores the mechanics of a braking process in microlight aircraft. This chapter investigates the necessary deceleration, braking forces, forces acting on the brake, and the friction required between the plane and runway.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This report focuses on the design and performance of braking systems in microlight aircraft. Key topics include: microlight aircraft, braking systems, reliability, redundancy, weight reduction, accessibility, force induction, power transmission, braking mechanism, deceleration, braking forces, friction, safety.

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Title
Braking Systems in Microlight Air Planes
College
University of Bath  (Dep. of Mechanical Engineering)
Course
Group Design Project
Grade
Good
Author
Christoph Gericke (Author)
Publication Year
2006
Pages
18
Catalog Number
V50361
ISBN (eBook)
9783638465960
Language
English
Tags
Braking Systems Microlight Planes Group Design Project
Product Safety
GRIN Publishing GmbH
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Christoph Gericke (Author), 2006, Braking Systems in Microlight Air Planes, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/50361
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