A lightning protection system for protecting composite structures and a method of protecting composite structures from lightning strikes. A dielectric ply is fixed above and completely covers metal surface features, e.g., skin fasteners through a composite skin to a wing fuel tank. A conductive ply is fixed above and completely covers the dielectric ply and extends to an external connection to a platform ground. The conductive ply directs current from lightning strikes away from metal surface features, e.g., to the platform ground to preventing sparking in the fuel tank. Both plies may be adhesively backed and sequentially pressed into place.


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    Title :

    LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURE


    Additional title:

    BLITZSCHUTZSYSTEM FÜR VERBUNDSTRUKTUR
    SYSTEME DE PROTECTION PARAFOUDRE POUR STRUCTURE COMPOSITE


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    Publication date :

    2015-12-02


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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