Abstract: An endcap assembly (10) for attachment to a front end of a stowage bin (12) is provided. The endcap assembly (10) includes an integral inner panel (16) and an outer panel (18) coupled to the inner panel (16). The integral inner panel (16) has one or more reduced thickness portions (26) and one or more brackets (22, 24) extending from the reduced thickness portions (26).

Abstract: A composite sandwich panel (16) having at least one integral fold-up bracket (22, 24) is provided for use in various assemblies. The composite sandwich panel (16) has at least one integral fold-up bracket (22, 24) integrally formed therein and extending therefrom. This composite sandwich panel (16) is comprised of a face sheet material, e.g. a fiberglass material, an aluminum material, and a carbon material, that is placed on both sides of a filler honeycomb material. Preferably, each integral fold-up bracket (22, 24) has at least one locking tab (28) extending therefrom for insertion into at least one anchor slot (30) formed within the composite sandwich panel (16). The engagement between the locking tab (28) and the anchor slot (30) is intended to hold the integral fold-up bracket (22, 24) within a desired position and in a desired shape. Also, the panel preferably has a folding line (26) integrated therein for the purpose of facilitating bending of the composite sandwich panel (16).