摘要 |
The present invention is directed to a guard (200) capable of being temporarily positioned to protect a portion of outer fuselage (202) adjacent an ope (120) on an aircraft (100) during loading and unloading of cargo to and from the aircraft. The majority of collisions between the fuselage of aircraft and ULDs occur at the side of the cargo door ope, and specifically on the farside of the ULD loader from the operators position. This is due to reduced visibility for the operator as the ULD may block their view, and, the shape of the monocoque of the aircraft falls away from the eyeline of the operator. At present, there are no guards that specifically protect the outer fuselage adjacent the cargo door ope. |