CPC B64C 9/02 (2013.01) [B64C 3/50 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A support stay configured to support a movable part of an aircraft, the support stay comprising:
a primary body providing a primary load path,
a first secondary body providing a first secondary load path, and,
a second secondary body providing a second secondary load path,
wherein the primary body and the first and second secondary bodies are each formed as single unitary members,
wherein the first and second secondary bodies are attached to the primary body by a mechanical connection,
wherein the mechanical connection is configured such that forces causing a structural compromization of the primary body are prevented from being transferred to the first or second secondary bodies in a manner that prevents the first or second secondary bodies from becoming structurally compromised, and vice-versa,
wherein the mechanical connection comprises
a plurality of first mechanical fasteners, with each first mechanical fastener passing through both the primary body and the first secondary body and not the second secondary body, and,
a plurality of second mechanical fasteners, with each second mechanical fastener passing through both the primary body and the second secondary body and not the first secondary body.
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