Patent · US Expired

Lightweight aircraft

US4662582A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
10References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1984
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 14, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C31/024
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a lightweight aircraft having a principal longitudinal load-carrying member, a wing structure mounted on the load-carrying member, a tail rudder and elevator assembly mounted on the load-carrying member, a propeller mounted on the load-carrying member for rotation about the member's longitudinal center line, an engine mounted on the load-carrying member, and means drivingly connecting the engine to the propeller.

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