Article C3.16.15

RSU IB Aperture

Technical Regulations

Article C3.16.15

FIA Source

RSU IB Aperture

Chapter: C3

In Simple Terms

Teams can have small openings (called RSU IB apertures) on the engine cover in a specific location to let air escape. Each opening can be no bigger than 12,000mm² and there's only one allowed per suspension member or driveshaft. The opening must be compact, with no point stretching more than 200mm away from any other point.

  • Maximum area of 12,000mm² per aperture opening
  • Only one aperture permitted per suspension member or driveshaft
  • Aperture must be located within the [200, 50, 140] RV zone on the engine cover
  • All points of the aperture must be within 200mm of each other to maintain compact shape
Official FIA Text

RSU IB aperture within [200, 50, 140] RV on Engine Cover, maximum 12000mm² area, efflux only, single aperture per suspension member/driveshaft, no point more than 200mm from any other point.

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