METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GROUNDING A COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE

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APP PUB NO 20120019973A1
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13020195

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Method and apparatus for installing a grounding fastener in a composite aircraft structure includes structure and/or function for (i) drilling a hole in the composite aircraft structure, the hole dimensioned to provide a clearance fit with respect to the composite structure and the grounding fastener; (ii) coating the grounding fastener with a conductive fluid; (iii) inserting the grounding fastener into the hole such that the grounding fastener is in electrical contact with conductive fibers within the composite structure; (iv) securing the grounding fastener to the composite structure; and (v) attaching a conductive device to the grounding fastener such that the conductive device is in electrical contact with the grounding fastener.

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AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION9950 WAKEMAN DRIVE MANASSAS VA 20110

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BOONE, CAYCE MCPHERON Manassas, US 2 28
EHRMANTRAUT, ADAM SCOTT Manassas Park, US 6 137
GARRETT, PATRICK DAVIS Warrenton, US 1 27

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