Kevlar-49 fairing panels, installed as flight service components on three L-1011s, were inspected after three years' service, and found to be performing satisfactorily. There are six Kevlar-49 panels on each aircraft, including sandwich and solid laminate wing-body panels, and 150 C service aft engine fairings. The service history to date indicates that Kevlar-49 epoxy composite materials have satisfactory service characteristics for use in aircraft secondary structure.
Flight Service Evaluation of Kevlar-49/Epoxy Composite Panels in Wide-Bodied Commercial Transport Aircraft
1977
42 pages
Report
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Englisch