Goodrich Corporation

Steven Charles Brooker

David B Sweet

Alan John Fahrner

Robert William Hyde

Martin I Lei

An electrical-power-transfer assembly () transferring electrical power from an onboard power source to electrical deicers () on propeller blades (). The assembly () comprises a first race structure () mounted to the aircraft, a second race structure () mounted to the propeller assembly (), and rolling elements () caged in raceway(s) () situated between the race structures (). The current path established by the assembly () passes through the raceway(s) () and the rolling elements () caged therein.

Aircraft propeller assembly

Gravity fill line vent fitting includes a body member having a water fill opening and vent opening adapted to be connected to the elevated ends of a water fill line and surrounding air vent line, respectively, of a potable water storage tank. An inner tubular extension and surrounding hose fitting may be connected to the inner/bottom side of the body member for use in attaching the water fill line and air vent line, respectively, to the body member. An outer tubular extension and surrounding service fitting may be connected to the outer side of the body member. A cap is insertable over the service fitting for sealing off both the water fill opening and vent opening.

Gravity fill line vent fitting and fill system

An aircraft drain device ( ) for interposition between a potable water line (e.g., the drain line from an ice drawer) and a gray water line leading to a drainmast or other external drain. The drain device ( ) includes a housing ( ), an inlet ( ) adapted for connection to the potable water line, an outlet ( ) adapted for connection to the gray water line, and a piston ( ). The preferably floatable piston ( ) is movable between a normal operation position, whereat potable water can flow to the drainmast, and a back-up operation position, whereat the potable water is protected from contact with the gray water. The drain device ( ) can be constructed to prevent spillage (or leakage) during back-up operation.

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Hartville, OH, United States of America

Steven Charles Brooker