DAVID CHARLES REUSCH
Pilots at Normandy Rd, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A2285142
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
431 SW Normandy Rd, Seattle, WA 98166
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Detecting Skew And Asymmetry Of An Airplane Flap
US Patent:
6299108, Oct 9, 2001
Filed:
Dec 11, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/209341
Inventors:
Jeffrey V. Lindstrom - Seattle WA
R. David Reed - Seattle WA
Bradley E. Platin - Seattle WA
Kevin W. Beyer - Seattle WA
David C. Reusch - Seattle WA
R. David Reed - Seattle WA
Bradley E. Platin - Seattle WA
Kevin W. Beyer - Seattle WA
David C. Reusch - Seattle WA
International Classification:
B64K 914
US Classification:
244213
Abstract:
An accurate and compact flap skew detection system that operates independent of the flap-drive system comprises, in a preferred embodiment, three major elements; a rotary position sensor located on fixed wing structure; a push-pull link and crank arm to convert translational flap motion into rotary sensed motion at the sensor; and a computer processing means to process the rotational sensed information and to compute a flap skew algorithm. Inter-flap and intra- flap translational motion is sensed and compared using a plurality of rotary sensors. Sensors falling outside of predetermined limits or violating control law rules indicate a non-synchronous or asymmetrical "skewed" condition.
Low Shock Explosive Joint Systems
US Patent:
4648227, Mar 10, 1987
Filed:
Sep 23, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/779246
Inventors:
David C. Reusch - Seattle WA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
F42B 1510
US Classification:
52419
Abstract:
A pylon (70) on one structure (68) abuts a side surface of a mounting flange (64) carried by another structure (60) and is bonded thereto by an adhesive layer (76). A flattened tube (78) is positioned between pylon (70) and flange (64). Explosive cords (82) are detonated inside tube (78) to expand tube (78) to a rounded configuration. This causes pylon (70) to peel away from flange (64) and to peel adhesive layer (76) to thereby release structures (60,68) from each other. In another embodiment, a structure (4) has a wall (6) including an outer skin (8), an inner skin (10), and a honeycomb core (12). Outer end portions (14,20) of skins (8,10) form two mounting flanges that are bonded by adhesive layers (40,42) to opposite surfaces of a mounting flange (32) carried by another structure (28). Detonation of explosive cords (50) inside two expandable members ( 46,46') causes skin flanges (14,20) to peel away from flange (32) and peel layers (40,42).