The results of the inspection and analysis of two F-106A aircraft that were struck by separate lightning strikes within a few minutes of each other are presented. Each aircraft sustained severe lightning strikes to the pitot booms, resulting in extensive damage to the pitot heater power harness, number 8 ground wire, and lightning suppressors, but there was no damage to either aircraft's electrical or avionic systems. A simulated lightning current of 226 kA and 3.8 million A(2)*S was required to reproduce the damage to the ground wires in the radomes. Photographs and detailed assessments of the damage are included.
Investigation of severe lightning strike incidents to two USAF F-106A aircraft
1981-09-01
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
USN/USA/USAF Aircraft Lightning Strike Survey
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
|Lightning Interaction with USAF Aircraft
NTIS | 1983
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