servobrake

servobrake
A type of aircraft wheel brake that uses the momentum of the aircraft to increase the friction applied by the brakes. When the pilot depresses the brakes, the brake shoe is moved against the rotating drum, which is turning at the wheel RPM. The higher the wheel RPM, the higher the friction as the shoe and the drum are wedged tightly against each other.

Aviation dictionary. 2014.

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  • single-servobrake — A type of brake installed on some aircraft that uses the momentum of the aircraft to wedge the brake shoe tightly against the brake drum to assist in braking when the aircraft is rolling forward. See servobrake …   Aviation dictionary

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