Method for attaching a split winglet to a wing
US10246181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49963
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of securing a split winglet to a wing tip of an aircraft includes fastening an upper winglet to an upper winglet attachment portion of a wing attach fitting having a wing attachment portion. The method further includes fastening a lower winglet to a lower winglet attachment portion of the wing attach fitting. The method additionally includes fastening the wing attachment portion to the wing tip using tension fasteners installed from an inboard side of the wing tip to secure the split winglet to the wing.
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