Quick fit overhead stowage compartment

A removable stowage bin assembly for quick conversion of an aircraft between a passenger-carrying mode and a cargo-carrying mode, the assembly comprising:

• a stowage bin;
• a first assembly including at least one clevis fitting attached to framework of the aircraft and at least one hook attached to the stowage bin, the hook being removably and pivotally attachable to the clevis fitting;
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• a second assembly including at least one tie rod having a first end pivotally attached to framework of the aircraft and including at least one bracket attached to the stowage bin, the tie rod having a second end attachable to framework of the aircraft when in a cargo-carrying mode and attachable to the bracket on the stowage bin when in a passenger-carrying mode, and a tie rod guide on the stowage bin, the tie rod guide having at least one tie rod guide channel adapted to receive the tie rod such that the first assembly and the second assembly prevent substantial movement of the stowage bin along longitudinal, lateral or vertical axes of the aircraft.

A removable stowage bin assembly for quick conversion of an aircraft between a passenger-carrying mode and a cargo-carrying mode, the assembly comprising:

• a stowage bin;
• a first assembly including at least one clevis fitting attached to framework of the aircraft and at least one hook attached to the stowage bin, the clevis fitting including a pin attached to a pair of clevis arms to form a clevis opening in which the hook is attachable, the hook having a neck and a pin recess such that the neck of the hook has a tolerance fit with the clevis opening and the pin recess of the hook has a tolerance fit with the pin when the hook is inserted in the clevis opening and pivoted with respect to the clevis fitting to secure the stowage bin when in a passenger carrying mode;
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• a second assembly including at least one tie rod having a first end pivotally attached to framework of the aircraft and including at least one bracket attached to the stowage bin, the tie rod having a second end attachable to framework of the aircraft in a cargo-carrying mode and attachable to the bracket on the stowage bin when in a passenger-carrying mode, such that the first assembly and the second assembly prevent substantial movement of the stowage bin along longitudinal, lateral or vertical axes of the aircraft.

A removable stowage bin assembly for quick conversion of an aircraft between a passenger-carrying mode and a cargo-carrying mode, the assembly comprising:

• a stowage bin;
• at least one first assembly including a clevis fitting attached to framework of the aircraft and at least one hook attached to the stowage bin, the hook being removably and pivotally attachable to the clevis fitting;
• a second assembly including at least one tie rod having a first end pivotally attached to framework of the aircraft and including at least one bracket attached to the stowage bin, the tie rod having a second end attachable to framework of the aircraft when in a cargo-carrying mode and attachable to the bracket on the stowage bin when in a passenger-carrying mode;
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• a third assembly including a female fitting having an opening and attached to one of framework of the aircraft and the stowage bin, and a male fitting having a protrusion and attached to the other of framework of the aircraft and the stowage bin, the protrusion of the male fitting being mateable in the opening of the female fitting such that the first assembly, the second assembly and the third assembly prevent substantial movement of the stowage bin along longitudinal, lateral or vertical axes of the aircraft.