Root Joint
AssemblyThe thick circular base of the blade where the laminate carries a ring of embedded steel bushings, letting a bolt circle pull the blade tight against the pitch bearing on the hub. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Root Joint
5 top-level lines as of r189975| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root Bushing Insert | wtb-root-insert | 100× | 100 | · | part |
| 2 | Root Stud | wtb-root-stud | 100× | 100 | · | part |
| 3 | Root-End Laminate | wtb-root-laminate | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Root Flange Ring | wtb-root-flange-ring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |