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Document ID:   MIL-HDBK-2189       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:  562
Sub/Part:  2

Overview
Title:  Design Methods for Naval Shipboard Systems Section 562-2 Control Surface Structure Design
Scope:  This standard is issued to provide a design procedure for control surface structure design. The procedure is applicable to surface ships and submarines, and applies to rudders, fin stabilizers, stern diving plants, fairwater planes, and bow planes. The structure considered consists of the control surface, its stock, web spacing, web and plating thickness, hub, gudgeons, pintles, keyways, and bearing configuration. The shock design of control surfaces is not considered herein.
Status:  Active Document Date:  02-JUN-1992      
  Next Review Due:  01-JUN-1997
1990 Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
  Preparing Activity: SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)
Coordination:  Limited  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  

Projects
 Project Number:     1990-2026-001

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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