The present disclosure concerns a modular wing portion 390 for installation into a wing assembly 503 as a pre-assembled unit, the modular wing portion comprising at least one rib 300 and at least one internal fuel tank system component 340, and a cartridge jig 101 for the assembly of said modular wing portion 390 away from an aircraft wing 501, the cartridge jig 101 comprising a plurality of secondary support members, each secondary support member configured to receive and support a rib 300 such that a fuel system component 340 can be installed to the rib. Associated aircraft 500 and wings 501, transport frames 600 and methods of assembly are also disclosed.
Modular wing portions, wing assemblies and methods of assembling the same
28.05.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |
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