Patent ID: 11753141

Abstract:
There is provided a method of mounting equipment to an aircraft. The method comprises attaching a mounting structure to the fuselage of the aircraft, the fuselage extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis. This comprises irremovably attaching a plurality of substantially planar frames to the exterior of the fuselage, such that each frame is oriented orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from an adjacent frame; and irremovably attaching a plurality of intercostal ribs between pairs of adjacent frames of the plurality frames, such that each rib is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis and attached to each of a pair of said adjacent frames. The method further comprises mounting equipment to or within the mounting structure; and covering the mounting structure and the equipment mounted thereon or therein with a cover. The method further comprises removably attaching the cover to the mounting structure or the fuselage. An assembly, structure, tailplane and aircraft are also provided.