Abstract: An aircraft with a wing assembly includes a wing extending from the aircraft along a span wise centerline and having a first and second portions that define an interior space. A wing fold mechanism includes at least one linkage that connects the first portion to the second portion. An actuator is connected to the at least one linkage for moving the second portion relative to the first portion. The second portion is movable between a folded condition extending at an angle relative to the first portion and a deployed condition coextensive with and abutting the first portion to form a seam that completely encircles the span wise centerline so as to completely enclose the wing fold mechanism within the interior space.

Abstract: An aircraft with a wing assembly includes a wing extending from the aircraft along a span wise centerline and having a first and second portions that define an interior space. A wing fold mechanism includes at least one linkage that connects the first portion to the second portion. An actuator is connected to the at least one linkage for moving the second portion relative to the first portion. The second portion is movable between a folded condition extending at an angle relative to the first portion and a deployed condition coextensive with and abutting the first portion to form a seam that completely encircles the span wise centerline so as to completely enclose the wing fold mechanism within the interior space.

Abstract: A pallet latching mechanism for a palletized system of an aircraft. The latching mechanism includes a frame within which are pivotally disposed a first pawl and a second pawl. The first pawl has a handle associated therewith. Each of the pawls have camming surfaces and are spring biased by associated torsion springs. Movement of the first pawl via the handle into locking engagement with an associated restraining pin of a rail assembly secured to a floor of the aircraft substantially simultaneously causes locking engagement of the second pawl with a different one of the restraining pins. A safety latch system associated with the handle ensures that once the mechanism is placed in the locked position it cannot be accidentally moved into an unlocked position without first releasing the safety latch system. The latching mechanism even more effectively restrains a palletized system associated therewith against forward and aft movement.

Abstract: A pallet latching mechanism for a palletized seat system of an aircraft. The latching mechanism includes a frame within which are pivotally disposed a first pawl and a second pawl. The first pawl has a handle associated therewith. Each of the pawls have camming surfaces and are spring biased by associated torsion springs. Movement of the first pawl via the handle into locking engagement with an associated restraining pin of a rail assembly secured to a floor of the aircraft substantially simultaneously causes locking engagement of the second pawl with a different one of the restraining pins. A safety latch system associated with the handle ensures that once the mechanism is placed in the locked position it cannot be accidentally moved into an unlocked position without first releasing the safety latch system. The latching mechanism even more effectively restrains a palletized seat system associated therewith against forward and aft movement.

Abstract: A cargo barrier net installation for a cargo airplane is connected to the floor and fuselage shell of the aircraft. The cargo barrier net installation includes a pair of C-shaped beams that secure the horizontal net straps to the fuselage. The C-shaped beams have a primary portion that is secured to an existing fitting of cargo planes to attempt to eliminate unrestrained movement of the beam assemblies, which movement can cause damage to the aircraft structure.