Tip System
AssemblyThe outboard end of the blade and its lightning protection: a receptor at the tip carries strike current down a copper conductor to the root, bypassing the composite. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Tip System
4 top-level lines as of r189983| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tip Cap | wtb-tip-cap | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Lightning Receptor | wtb-lightning-receptor | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 3 | Down-Conductor Cable | wtb-down-conductor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Conductor Anchor Bracket | wtb-tip-bracket | 1× | 1 | · | part |