Patent ID: 6772977
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: B64C,B64D,Y02T

Abstract:
An aircraft fuselage having a yaw axis, the aircraft fuselage comprising:a first fuselage portion having a first dimension at least approximately parallel to the yaw axis; a second fuselage portion positioned aft of the first fuselage portion and at least proximate to a wing, the second fuselage portion having a second dimension at least approximately parallel to the yaw axis, the second dimension being less than the first dimension; a first deck extending at least within the first and second fuselage portions, the first deck including a first passenger portion configured to accommodate passengers; and a second deck positioned below the first deck and at least generally below the wing, the second deck extending at least within the first fuselage portion, the second deck including a second passenger portion configured to accommodate passengers.