Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use

Details Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Landing gear

Tail supports

Reexamination Certificate

active

06845944

ABSTRACT:
Multi-positional tail skid assemblies and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a multi-positional tail skid assembly includes a skid member and a skid deployment system operably connected to the skid member. The skid member can include a first portion attachable to an aft portion of a fuselage and a second portion movable relative to the aft portion of the fuselage. The second portion can support a skid surface configured to contact a surface of a runway. The skid deployment system can be configured to move the skid surface between first and second positions. When the skid surface is in the first position, the skid surface is closer to the aft portion of the fuselage than when the skid surface is in the second position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1515577 (1924-11-01), Gentzcke
patent: 2355210 (1944-08-01), Eddy
patent: 3252548 (1966-05-01), Pajak et al.
patent: 3493082 (1970-02-01), Bell
patent: 4528564 (1985-07-01), Trampnau
patent: 4815678 (1989-03-01), Gaqne
patent: 5901927 (1999-05-01), Ho
patent: 5984229 (1999-11-01), Hollowell et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Multi-positional tail skids and associated methods of use will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3415917