Patent · US Expired

Helicopter drip pan

US6112856A · kind A · utility

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6References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N31/002
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A helicopter drip pan apparatus for use with a helicopter structural opening has a cover plate with a frame having an inner lip. A drip pan rests upon and conforms to the inner lip of the frame of the cover plate. The cover plate attaches to an adapter plate which is then affixed to the helicopter structural opening. The helicopter drip pan apparatus covers and seals the helicopter structural opening which provides access to the rotor transmission of the helicopter.

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