Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft propulsion and steering on land or water
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2011-12-20
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft propulsion and steering on land or water
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079545
ABSTRACT:
A device for controlling an aircraft during non-flying operations has a retractable tiller that extends with the nose landing gear of the aircraft. Ground crew use the control device to maneuver the aircraft for various ground-based operations. The tiller provides left and right directional input to the steering of the nose wheel. The tiller also provides throttle and brake controls, such as a twist-grip handle on the tiller. The throttle and brake controls are spring-loaded to an engine idle and braked position. Separate brakes also may be provided for additional braking control. The control device also includes various auxiliary controls for additional operations such as wing fold, tail hook extension and retraction, launch bar extension and retraction, etc. Other functions including engine start, engine shutdown, a vehicle system built in test and other functions and tests also may be provided on the control device.
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European Search Report (EP 08 15 0193); Dated Oct. 7, 2011; Reference: JDM/P418023EP; Application No./Patent No. 08150193.4-2422/2078672; Applicant/Proprietor: Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Dinh Tien
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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