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King post

The post on top of the wing which is attached to the keel that holds used for the ground wires which hold up the wings on the ground and during negative loads during flight.

Dictionary Term

King post

Definition

  • The post on top of the wing which is attached to the keel that holds used for the ground wires which hold up the wings on the ground and during negative loads during flight.

References

  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008