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T.7.1.1 Aerodynamic Device
A part on the vehicle which guides airflow for purposes including generation of downforce and/or change of drag.
Examples include but are not limited to: wings, undertray, splitter, endplates, vanes
T.7.1.2 No power device may be used to move or remove air from under the vehicle. Power ground effects are strictly prohibited.
T.7.1.3 All Aerodynamic Devices must be designed such that the mounting system provides sufficient rigidity in the static condition and such that the Aerodynamic Devices do not oscillate or move excessively when the vehicle is moving. Refer to IN.8.2
T.7.1.4 All forward facing edges that could contact a pedestrian (wings, end plates, and undertrays) must have a minimum radius of 5 mm for all horizontal edges and 3 mm for vertical edges.
This may be the radius of the edges themselves, or additional permanently attached pieces designed to meet this requirement.
T.7.1.5 Other edges that a person may touch must not be sharp