Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-14
2010-12-14
Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
C244S11000H, C244S11000H
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850122
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for a mobile tail support vehicle moving a swing tail cargo door of a swing tail aircraft. A mobile tail support apparatus is engaged to the swing tail cargo door on the swing tail aircraft. The swing tail cargo door is moved from a first position to a second position using the mobile tail support apparatus. Vertical reaction occurs to vertical loads on the swing tail cargo door during movement of the swing tail aircraft by the mobile tail support apparatus. Loads on a hinge and/or swing tail cargo door are reduced during the movement of the swing tail cargo door using the mobile tail support apparatus.
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Kauffman Brad Alan
Kraft Kurt Randall
Stebbins Robin William
Vyeson Craig Alan
Benedik Justin
Collins Timothy D
Halperin Brett L.
The Boeing Company
Yee & Associates P.C.
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