Method of preloading an aircraft assembly, a preloading tool and an aircraft assembly
US10112699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F5/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of preloading an aircraft assembly involving a step of operating an extendible preloading tool to move a landing gear strut to decrease the distance between first and second link attachment joints for attachment of a preloading linkage. A tool and aircraft assembly are also provided.
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