Patent ID: 6481365
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: B64F

Abstract:
A tail support stand for aircraft which sounds an alarm when the tail lowers relative to the stand comprising:a stationary vertical stand which rests on the ground having a vertical passage there through; a sleeve having an aircraft engaging surface on the upper end thereof, the sleeve being slidable positioned in said vertical passage; a series of longitudinally spaced holes in said sleeve; a stationary plate attached to the top of the vertical stand with an opening surrounding the sleeve; a movable plate with an opening concentrically positioned over the stationary plate; biasing members positioned between said plates resisting movement of the movable plate; a removable pin positioned in one of the lateral holes of said sleeve; an audible horn positioned between the movable and stationary plates which is activated when the removable pin engages and moves the movable plate toward the stationary plate.