A method of insulating a structural frame member of a transport vehicle is provided. The method includes coupling a first end of at least one flexible insulation member to one of at least two self-retaining foam insulation members using a coupling element. The method includes wrapping the at least one flexible insulation member over a first free end of the structural frame member of the transport vehicle and over at least portions of two sides of the structural frame member. The method further includes positioning one of the self-retaining foam insulation members on each side of the wrapped structural frame member and in compression fit between each side of the wrapped structural frame member and adjacent structural frame members, such that the self-retaining foam insulation members impart one or more compression forces on the flexible insulation member to secure the flexible insulation member in place without use of any fastener device.

A method of insulating a structural frame member of a transport vehicle is provided. The method includes coupling a first end of at least one flexible insulation member to one of at least two self-retaining foam insulation members using a coupling element. The method includes wrapping the at least one flexible insulation member over a first free end of the structural frame member of the transport vehicle and over at least portions of two sides of the structural frame member. The method further includes positioning one of the self-retaining foam insulation members on each side of the wrapped structural frame member and in compression fit between each side of the wrapped structural frame member and adjacent structural frame members, such that the self-retaining foam insulation members impart one or more compression forces on the flexible insulation member to secure the flexible insulation member in place without use of any fastener device.

A stretchable mesh material extends across the opening of a cavity of the landing gear of an aircraft when the landing gear is in the deployed position. The mesh material alters the flow of air across the opening of the landing gear cavity and significantly reduces the amount of noise produced by the wheel well at low-to-mid frequencies.

A mounting clip may be provided that is configured to be secured to a stiffener and provide attachment of external components to the stiffener. In one example, the mounting clip includes a frame with a base and legs. Opposing engagement members extend from the legs. The opposing engagement members each include a pair of deformable flexures and a pad, which engages a surface of the stiffener. The stiffener may be inserted into a channel defined by engagement members and translated upwards, thus, translating the pads upward and inward. Subsequently, the pads and deformable flexures provide a compressive clamping stress on the stiffener and therefore permanently secure the mounting clip to the stiffener.

An insulation system, for use with transport vehicle structural frame members, having at least a first structural frame member and adjacent structural frame members in a transport vehicle. Each structural frame member has a first free end, a second end attached to a transport vehicle wall, and two sides disposed between the first and second ends. The system has at least one flexible insulation member wrapped over the first free end and over at least portions of the two sides, and at least first and second self-retaining foam insulation members positioned on each side of the wrapped first structural frame member and disposed in compression fit between each side of the wrapped first structural frame member and each of the adjacent structural frame members. The foam insulation members impart one or more compression forces on the flexible insulation member to secure it in place without use of any fastener device.

An insulation blanket assembly for use on an aircraft includes a cover. The cover has an inboard material and an outboard material. The insulation blanket assembly also includes an insulation material between the inboard material and the outboard material. The insulation blanket assembly also includes one or more support rails attached to at least one of the cover or the insulation material. When the insulation blanket assembly is attached to the aircraft, the one or more support rails are configured to provide separation between an aircraft structure and the insulation material to reduce or eliminate moisture from transferring to the insulation material.

Systems and methods are provided for insulation and moisture drainage. One exemplary embodiment is an apparatus comprising a bay blanket configured to insulate an aircraft. The bay blanket includes insulation, and a first waterproof lip that protrudes from the insulation in an outboard direction towards a frame of the aircraft and extends along a length of a leftward side of the bay blanket. The bay blanket also includes a second waterproof lip that protrudes from the insulation in an outboard direction towards the frame of the aircraft along a length of a rightward side of the bay blanket.

An aircraft interior lining component is formed at least partially of a thermoplastic foam material and includes a first surface which faces an interior of an aircraft cabin when the aircraft interior lining component is mounted in an aircraft, and a second surface which faces away from the interior of the aircraft cabin when the aircraft interior lining component is mounted in an aircraft. The second surface of the aircraft interior lining component includes at least one supporting section and at least one surface section adjacent to the supporting section and recessed relative to the supporting section. The supporting section is dimensioned and arranged so that it is supported, when the aircraft interior lining component is mounted in an aircraft, on an element of a primary structure of the aircraft at least when a predetermined load acts on the first surface of the aircraft interior lining component.

A stretchable mesh material extends across the opening of a cavity of the landing gear of an aircraft when the landing gear is in the deployed position. The mesh material alters the flow of air across the opening of the landing gear cavity and significantly reduces the amount of noise produced by the wheel well at low-to-mid frequencies.

A fastener system that includes a female fastener assembly with a housing having a channel defined therein and a switch member movable within the channel between removing and fastening positions. The switch member includes a receiver portion having a post opening defined therein and a switch portion. The housing includes a lower opening. The post opening includes a removing portion that is aligned with the lower opening when the switch member is in the removing position and a fastening portion that is aligned with the post opening when the switch member is in the fastening position. The system also includes a male fastener assembly having a post with a slot therein. The post is received through the lower opening in the housing and the post opening so that the slot is aligned with the channel. The slot receives a portion of the receiver portion when the switch member is in the fastening position.