Apparatus for aerial refuelling

Details Apparatus for aerial refuelling Apparatus for aerial refuelling

2006-02-09

2008-09-09

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

C244S136000, C137S899200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07422179

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for aerial refuelling comprises a frame2for attaching around an aperture in an aircraft floor3, and a movable hose drum housing4pivotally mounted on the frame. The hose drum12may be stowed within the aircraft, and moved into the aperture, for example using screw jacks20, for deployment of the drogue40. Since the hose is deployed from a position nearer the outside of the aircraft, the hose does not scrape the edge of the aperture even when lying at a shallow angle to the aircraft.

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