Design philosophy, applied by General Electric Co's Flight Propulsion Div in development of GE4 SST power plant and TF39 propulsion system for Lockheed/ U S Air Force C-5A transport, centered around minimum and ease of maintenance; first goal is based on engine knowledge, experience and understanding of materials and their functions; second element necessitates working relationship with airframe manufacturer; cooperation with airline maintenance experts was emphasized together with development of effective diagnostic techniques; description of diagnostic tools, sonic analyzer, radioactive oil analyzer, borescope, etc. (formerly Technology Week Including Missiles and Rockets)


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    Title :

    Maintainability gains as design criteria


    Additional title:

    Aerospace Technology


    Contributors:
    Judge, J.F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English