An aircraft wingbox assembly is disclosed having a wingbox including an upper cover, a lower cover and a pair of spars; a plurality of ribs in the wingbox, wherein the ribs divide the wingbox into bays; and a fuel tank in the wingbox. All or part of the fuel tank is located in a first one of the bays between a first one of the ribs and a second one of the ribs. The fuel tank includes a tank wall and first and second tank lugs extending from the fuel tank wall. A first fastener attaches the first tank lug to the first one of the ribs; and a second fastener attaches the second tank lug to the second one of the ribs.


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    Title :

    Wingbox with fuel tank attached to ribs


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-11-19


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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