Drain valve and method of mounting

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Miscellaneous

C244S129100, C244S13500B, C361S218000

Reexamination Certificate

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07097131

ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a method of mounting a component to the skin of an aircraft. The component can include a drain valve, a gas cap, other external fuel instrumentation such as sensors, and antennae. One aspect of the invention includes a new method of mounting a drain valve to an aircraft fuel tank. The drain valve in the method includes any conventional drain valve having a stem and a flange that surrounds the stem. The method includes applying a material around a drain opening of the fuel tank; the material directs an electric charge away from the drain valve.

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