An airframe leading edge part designed to be replaceable fixed to a structural portion which during use moves through the air. The airframe leading edge part includes first and second longitudinal joint edges adapted to fit the structural portion. At least one joint is provided between the structural portion and at least one of the longitudinal joint edges. The joint is adapted to break in the event of a object strikes and deforms the airframe leading edge part during use. The joint is designed to break at beforehand determined maximum joint strength of the joint. Also a repair method for exchanging a damaged leading edge.
AN AIRFRAME LEADING EDGE
FLUGWERKANSTRÖMKANTE
BORD D'ATTAQUE DE CELLULE
2017-01-25
Patent
Electronic Resource
English