Disclosed is a positioning tool 30 suitable for use in locating and positioning components during assembly of aircraft. The positioning tool comprises: a base tool part 40 configured to mount on a support; a positionable tool part 60 movable relative to the base tool part; an interface arrangement for coupling with an aircraft component and being configured to move with the positionable tool part; a locking arrangement 68 for selectively locking the positionable tool part in a position relative to the base tool part; and an adjustment arrangement 67 configured to act on the positionable tool part to adjust the position of the positionable tool part relative to the base tool part. The adjustment arrangement may comprise a guide arrangement and/or at least one biasing element. The base and positionable tool parts may be rigid plates. Also disclosed is a mounting assembly comprising the disclosed positioning tool, and an aircraft assembly fixture. Further disclosed is an aircraft assembly locating tool comprising: first, second, and third tool parts mounted one upon the other and moveable relative each other; and an interface arrangement. Further disclosed is an aircraft assembly locating tool comprising: a plurality of relatively moveable plates; and a locking arrangement.


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    Title :

    Aircraft assembly locating tool


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    Publication date :

    2019-04-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / B25B TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING , Werkzeuge oder Werkbankvorrichtungen zum Befestigen, Verbinden, Lösen oder Halten, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen



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