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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2010
Filed:
May. 23, 2007
Michael L. Piasse, St. Charles, MO (US);
Craig M. Farniok, Godfrey, IL (US);
Richard J. Steckel, Wabington, MO (US);
Orval M. Nobles, Ditmer, MO (US);
Michael L. Piasse, St. Charles, MO (US);
Craig M. Farniok, Godfrey, IL (US);
Richard J. Steckel, Wabington, MO (US);
Orval M. Nobles, Ditmer, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method of replacing an existing part or parts on a structure such as an aircraft. The structure is inducted for modification. An existing part is removed and a new part is temporarily installed. Hole locations are digitally transferred to the new part, e.g., photographically captured in a three-dimensional coordinate measurement system, converted to targets printable in a laser projection system. Targets are laser projected or printed on the replacement part. Holes are drilled at each printed target. The holes drilled at printed targets match hole locations on the existing part. Then, the new/replacement part is permanently attached to the structure.