Patent ID: 11091245

Abstract:
A composite component adapted to be formed into an aerofoil, a method of forming an aerofoil, an aerofoil, an aircraft wing and a forming jig. The method involves forming a flat layup sheet of plies (1) to be folded about a central leading edge region (6) of the layup into an aerofoil shape, applying to the flat layup (1) one or more layups of plies (9, 10) shaped as spars, partially curing the layup (1) with the spars attached, folding the resulting partially cured composite component (30) about the leading edge region (6) in a forming jig (19) so that opposing edges (4, 5) of the sheet meet as a trailing edge (36) of the aerofoil (35), clamping the jig (19) closed, and curing the composite component (30) and adhesive in the forming jig (19) to form the finished aerofoil (35).