Abstract: A composite structure forming a load bearing composite shell for a helicopter, with a shell which defines the exterior of a fuselage and includes a central fuselage section and tail boom, a fuselage which is adapted house an engine or drive train, a layered composite crashworthy seat and support structure and a fastening and a method of fastening by providing an adhesive between two layers which is allowed to flow through opposing holes in the layers to provide a chemical and mechanical attachment between the layers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 2012
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2018
Assignee:
COMPOSITE HELICOPTERS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD