Patent ID: 6758439
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B64D,Y02T

Abstract:
An engine nacelle for use with an aircraft having a wing with a trailing edge region, the engine nacelle comprising:an interior portion having a central axis, the interior portion configured to house an engine at least generally aligned with the central axis; a forward portion configured to fixedly attach the engine nacelle to the wing and transfer at least approximately all of a torsional load component from the engine nacelle to the wing, the torsional load component acting about an axis at least generally parallel to the central axis; and a side portion configured to fixedly attach the engine nacelle to the wing at least generally aft of the trailing edge region, the side portion being further configured to transfer vertical and lateral load components to the wing, the vertical and lateral load components acting in directions at least generally perpendicular to the central axis.