Wing structures containing fuel cells can suffer extensive damage, whereas fuselage and personnel may be relatively unharmed; promising solution lies in development of flexible bladder tanks which will possess sufficient strength and energy absorbing qualities to resist rupture after surrounding structure has failed; fuel tank location.


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    Title :

    Investigation of crash-fire problems in transport aircraft fuel tanks


    Additional title:

    U S Civ Aeronautics Administration -- Tech Development Report


    Contributors:
    Field, R.L. (author) / Miller, M.F. (author) / Pigman, G.L. (author)


    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    21 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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