Patent ID: 7059564
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: B63B,B64C,B64F

Abstract:
1. An aircraft system, comprising: a cleat body having a cleat slot, the cleat slot having an open end with a first width and a closed end with a second width; and a retainer coupled to the cleat body and movable between a first position with the retainer at least restricting access to the cleat slot and a second position with the retainer positioned to allow a flexible recovery line to enter the cleat slot, the retainer having first and second portions positioned to restrict access to the cleat slot when the retainer is in the first position, the first and second portions being spaced apart by a distance sufficient to receive the recovery line, the second portion being spaced apart from the closed end of the cleat slot by a distance sufficient to receive the recovery line.