HYBRID COMPOSITE-METAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR AND ENGINE SUPPORT BEAMS

摘要

A hybrid composite-metal component is provided. The component includes an elongate inner metal piece, an outer metal piece disposed about at least a portion of the inner metal piece, and composite material disposed between the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece. The component may further include at least one of a seal and at least one fastener joining the inner metal piece and outer metal piece. Both the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece may include at least one tapered end. The tapered ends of both the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece each may include a double taper.