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Electrical interlock and indication system for aircraft

US7631837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2006
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C1/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical interlock and indication system for use with an aircraft having a hinged tail section is provided. The interlock and indication system prevents operation of a latch/lock actuation system of the hinged tail section unless a tail support is engaged to the tail section, inhibits over rotation of the hinged tail section, and detects retraction failures of latch pins located in the hinged tail section.

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