Each hook, when closed, is locked in the hook closed condition to resist movement to a hook open condition in response to a release signal when a downward load is applied in excess of a predetermined load.

Each hook has a movable portion, movable between a hook open condition and a hook closed position.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a covering device for a hinge of an aircraft is provided with a flexible covering (4), which for example is stretched, with a closed hinge, over the outer contour of the hinge.

If a predetermined load (Lo) engaging on the closed hook (5) is exceeded, the receiver (13) and/or the actuator (11) is deactivated.

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (‘‘]’’).

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (‘‘]’’).

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (“]”).

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (]).

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (``]'').

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket ("]").

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (“]”).

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket ("]").

The script may contain any number of commands and must be terminated by a close bracket (``]'').

The plunger stem (42) is also provided with a thumb loop (38) having a palm rest (40) as well as a notched portion (44) arranged along its length.