Airfoil box and associated method

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2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Airfoil construction

C244S123140

Reexamination Certificate

active

10832712

ABSTRACT:
An airfoil box and associated method are provided. The airfoil box includes two or more half-shell structures. Each half-shell structure is an integral or unitary member that includes at least a portion of the outer skin of the airfoil as well as stiffener members and connection members. For example, the half-shell structures can be integrally formed of composite materials. The half-shell structures can be assembled by connecting the connection members with fasteners such as rivets to form the airfoil box.

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