Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Details
Patent
1994-10-14
1996-12-10
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Details
B64C 700
Patent
active
055823653
ABSTRACT:
A foreign object deflector for installation on the lower fuselage of an aircraft forward of equipment, such as antennas and radomes, which are to be protected by the deflector. During takeoff and landing, aircraft landing gear kick up various foreign objects, such as rocks, dirt and debris, which can damage or destroy the relatively fragile equipment. However, the foreign object deflector of the present invention deflects these foreign objects away from the equipment. Then, once the takeoff or landing is completed, the foreign object deflector is retracted and latched in place to minimize drag.
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Barefoot Galen L.
Dachs Louis L.
Lockheed Corporation
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