The invention provides a wheel stop for an aircraft carrier flight, hangar, or elevator deck to prevent aircraft wheels from rolling or being forced over the edge. In addition, the wheel stop is provided with means to which tiedown chains attached to the aircraft can be secured for preventing movement of the aircraft athwartship of the carrier. This arrangement provides the required additional tie down capability when the aircraft body extends over the edge of the deck. It also anchors the aircraft from inward movement and possible damage due to contact with other aircraft or from contact with carrier structure during movement on an elevator. The wheel stop is designed for quick manual attachment to and removal from position at the edge of the deck.
Wheel Stop and Tie-Down for Aircraft Carrier Flight and Elevator Decks
1986
11 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Mechanical Devices & Equipment , Tiedown devices , Wheels , Patent applications , Aircraft carriers , Airframes , Anchors , Attachment , Edges , Elevators , Flight , Manual operation , Stopping , Hooks , Chains , Elevator decks
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