Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or crew accommodation
Patent
1996-09-27
1999-02-16
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or crew accommodation
2441291, B64D 2500
Patent
active
058711783
ABSTRACT:
A decompression panel assembly for use in a partition of an aircraft is disclosed. The decompression panel assembly includes a panel member that fits over a decompression vent opening in a partition. The panel member includes multiple holes. The same number of cover plates are positioned to cover the holes and are held in place by retainer elements. The retainer elements are made from a thin gauged metal material and secure the cover plates over the holes. Several retaining spring clips are positioned about the perimeter of the panel member and secure the decompression panel assembly against the partition to cover the decompression vent opening.
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Barnett Gregory H.
Nagle Thomas J.
Shim Hyo S.
Barefoot Galen L.
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
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