Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuel supply
Patent
1996-07-24
1998-09-22
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuel supply
141388, 137615, B64D 3900
Patent
active
058102922
ABSTRACT:
A refueling tank has a telescopic refueling probe formed by a plurality of telescoping tubes which are actuable for extension and retraction from an existing pylon mounted jettisonable external fuel tank on the wing of an aircraft. The telescopic drive action is achieved by a drive mechanism including a motor and a jack screw mechanism which operates to extend and retract the telescoping tubes slidably mounted, one on the other. The probe when fully retracted is completely enclosed within the associated fuel tank assembly resulting in no additional drag or lift on the aircraft and keeping the probe concealed.
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Garcia, Jr. Frank
Haroutunians Herach
Nasarfnko Walter
Barefoot Galen L.
Sargent Fletcher, Inc.
Sokolski Edward A.
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