A first embodiment of a hollow wingtip device (200) that can be selectively releasably connected to the wing (140) of an aircraft is described herein. An interior of the hollow wingtip device (200) comprises a compartment (250). A second embodiment of a hollow wingtip device (300) is described comprising a compartment (350) in an interior of the hollow wingtip device (300), an opening (360) configured to provide access to the compartment (350) and a cover (370) for covering the opening (360). An aircraft comprising the hollow wingtip devices (200), a wing (140), and electrical equipment (290) is also provided. Methods for providing a hollow wingtip device (200), and methods for installing electrical equipment (290) on aircraft are also described.
Aircraft wingtip antenna/sensor mount
2023-02-01
Patent
Electronic Resource
English