Patent ID: 7730680
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. A modular monolithic bulkhead panel for an aircraft, comprising: a first frame having a hip portion and a mounting leg extending non-parallel to said hip portion; a composite panel positioned within the hip portion of the first frame and having a plurality of fastener receivers cured within potted inserts spaced along a periphery of the composite panel; a second frame positioned around the composite panel and within the hip portion of the first frame; the second frame including a plurality of preformed holes spaced along a panel retaining leg of the second frame for receiving therethrough a plurality of panel fasteners engageable with the fastener receivers to fasten the second frame to the composite panel; the first and second frames each including a plurality of holes; a plurality of frame fasteners for securing the first and second frames together; and the mounting leg being adapted to be secured to structure of the aircraft.