gust lock

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Synonyms: nut lock, gun lock

Antonyms: nut lock, gun lock

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|aviation}} A device used to lock the [[control surface]]s of a [[park]]ed [[aircraft]] in order to reduce the probability of flight-control damage resulting from strong or gusty [[wind]]s.

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