CPC B29C 70/446 (2013.01) [B64C 3/182 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3076 (2013.01); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12)] | 35 Claims |
1. A method of forming a stringer, the method comprising:
laying up a stringer preform comprising fiber-reinforced material;
placing the stringer preform onto a skin panel preform;
bonding an end cap to the stringer preform and the skin panel preform; and
co-curing the stringer preform and the skin panel preform while the end cap is bonded to the stringer preform and the skin panel preform, resulting in a composite part that includes the end cap;
wherein the end cap is bonded to an outboard end of the stringer preform and fastened to a wing panel.
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