Method and system for electrical bonding of fuel tank penetrations
US7576966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for preventing sparking or arcing within a fuel tank area is provided. The method includes installing an electrical bond between a fuel access door to a fuel tank skin; isolating the fuel access door and the fuel tank skin; and installing a fuel seal between the inner side of the fuel tank skin and the fuel access door.
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