Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a location to perform work (e.g., drilling.). One exemplary method includes acquiring images of a hole in a first object from multiple lighting angles, processing the images to identify shadows cast by a wall of the hole at each of the lighting angles, and analyzing the shadows to determine an orientation of a central axis of the hole in a coordinate system of the first object. The method also includes, at a second object, selecting a location to drill that will be aligned with the central axis of the hole of the first object, and drilling the second object at the location.

Abstract: A common flight deck module for use with a plurality of aircraft platforms. The common flight deck module includes a discrete structure that is independent of the structure of the aircraft fuselage and may includes an avionics system and other hardware, controls and equipment. The common flight deck module is configured to “plug into” the fuselage from each of the aircraft platforms. The “plug in” modularity of the common flight deck module permits the standardization of various components and procedures to thereby make possible efficiency-based cost reductions for both aircraft manufacturers and aircraft consumers.