I have been trying to understand the FAR 23 Appendix A Tail loading diagram (which is also repeated in the EASA CS-23 2018 Guidelines (pg. 70)). A question has cropped up and I am a little confused because the associated text states that "NOTE: Positive values of w, p1 and p2 are all measured in the same direction". However, in the diagram, P2 seems to be pointing downwards. Therefore I am not sure how to interpret the chordwise loading intended. Any hints would be much appreciated.
Just to add in another comment. I can understand the CSA VLA guidelines on this:
However, I would like to understand what is in the FAR 23 guidelines to be able to compare the final results.
Just to add in another comment. I can understand the CSA VLA guidelines on this:
However, I would like to understand what is in the FAR 23 guidelines to be able to compare the final results.
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