Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Load accommodation
Patent
1995-12-21
1999-11-02
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Load accommodation
244117R, 2441183, 2441294, 2441295, B64C 130
Patent
active
059754630
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft (50) with a variable cargo bay (52) includes a frame (60). A pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) is coupled to the frame (60). Each of the pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) has a ramp (100) connected to the frame (60) by a front sliding pivoting mechanism (106). A door assembly (58) is between the pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) and is coupled to the frame (60).
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Gruensfelder Cynthia Ann
Wille Robert Henry
Beaulieu Yonel
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Halling Dale B.
McDonnell Douglas
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