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Aircraft structure element made of an Al-Cu-Mg- alloy

US6692589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2003
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12764
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for forming a structure element, particularly an lower wing element of an aircraft, manufactured from a rolled, extruded or forged product made of an alloy of composition (% by weight) Cu=4.6-5.3, Mg=0.10-0.50, Mn=0.15-0.45, Si<0.10, Fe<0.15, Zn<0.20, Cr<0.10, other elements <0.05 each and <0.15 total, remainder Al. The product is treated by solution heat treating, quenching, controlled tension to more than 1.5% permanent deformation and aging.

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