Charles Gregory Utton
Engineers in Mesa, AZ
License number
Utah 150660-2202
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1910
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 1986
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Mesa, AZ
Professional information
Swinging Pod Antenna Mount
US Patent:
4509709, Apr 9, 1985
Filed:
Feb 18, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/467707
Inventors:
Charles G. Utton - Mesa AZ
Bill D. Stratman - Pomona CA
Bill D. Stratman - Pomona CA
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
B64C 136
US Classification:
2441181
Abstract:
Antenna pods are located outboard of each wheel fairing on a C-130 aircraft, which pods are supported by truss members attached to the aircraft and pivotally affixed to an upper row of antenna lugs and two travelling nut jack screw units affixed to the aircraft and pivotally attached to two lower antenna lugs. When the jack screws are longitudinally extended the antenna pod is pivoted out of an operating position and into a maintenance position.