An aircraft pipework assembly is disclosed including an aircraft structure; pipework; a fixture arrangement between the pipework and the aircraft structure; a tie rod connecting the pipework to the aircraft structure; a first tie rod bearing which connects the tie rod to the pipework; and a second tie rod bearing which connects the tie rod to the aircraft structure. The fixture arrangement includes a spherical bearing, the spherical bearing comprising a ball mounted to the pipework, and a housing coupled to the aircraft structure. The ball includes a convex spherical bearing surface; and the housing comprises a concave spherical bearing surface which mates with the convex spherical bearing surface of the ball. The fixture arrangement is configured to enable the pipework to translate relative to the ball in an axial direction aligned with a longitudinal axis of the pipework.


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    Title :

    AIRCRAFT PIPEWORK ASSEMBLY


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-05-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16L PIPES , Rohre / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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