Patent ID: 6779272
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B64F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of assembling a wing comprising:providing a first wing component having a first plurality of coordination features disposed in predetermined positions along said first wing component; supporting said first wing component in a generally horizontal position at a first workstation; providing a second wing component having a second plurality of coordination features disposed in predetermined positions; accurately fastening said second wing component relative to said first wing component at said first workstation such that at least some of said first plurality of coordination features cooperate with at least some of said second plurality of coordination features to define an assembly; moving said assembly on a transport vehicle from said first workstation to a second workstation, said second workstation being separate from said first workstation; providing a third wing component having a third plurality of coordination features disposed in predetermined positions; accurately fastening said third wing component relative to said assembly at said second workstation such that at least some of said third plurality of coordination features cooperate with at least some of said first or second plurality of coordination features to define an assembly.