Inventors:
Thomas A. Koehler - Lake Forest Park WA, US
Richard Bruce Tanner - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B64C 1/00
US Classification:
2441231, 2441236, 244135 R
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus, method, and system for managing deflections comprising a fuel dam, a first portion of the fuel dam connected with a stringer, a second portion of the fuel dam connected with the first portion, and a third portion of the fuel dam. The second portion is more flexible than the first portion. The third portion is connected with the second portion, and connected with a rib. The second portion accommodates deflection between the stringer and the rib.