Patent · US Expired

Aircraft wing pylon extensions for minimized aerodynamic penalties

US5102069A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 1990
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D29/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wing mounted pylon for an aircraft in which the pylon can be maintained in a desired maximum thickness consistent with structural and accessory and equipment space requirement but with substantially zero aerodynamic penalties. The maximum parallel thickness extends over at least a portion of the pylon length and is then maintained beyond the wing local trailing edge by means of a trailing edge extension fairing.

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