The primary objective of this research is to support the FAA Airborne Data Monitoring Systems Research Program by developing new and improved methods and criteria for processing and presenting large commercial transport aircraft flight and ground loads usage data. The scope of activities performed involved (1) defining the service related factors which affect the operational life of commercial aircraft; (2) designing an efficien software system to reduce, store, and process large quantities of optical quick access recorder data; and (3) providing processed data in formats that will enable the FAA to reassess existing certification criteria. Equally important, these data will also enable the FAA, the aircraft manufacturers, and the airlines to better understand and control those factors which influence the structural integrity of commercial transport aircraft. Presented are analyses and statistical summaries of data collected from 3987 flights representing 7120 flight hours of six typical MD-82/83 aircraft during operational usage recorded by a single airline. The data include statistical information on accelerations, speeds, altitudes, flight duration and distance, gross weights, speed brake/spoiler cycles, thrust reverser usage, and gust velocities encountered.
Statistical Loads Data for MD-82/83 Aircraft in Commercial Operations
1999
86 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aeronautics , Aircraft , Air Transportation , McDonnel Douglas aircraft , Flight loads , Statistical data , Commercial aircraft , Transport aircraft , Structural integrity , Gusts , Acceleration , Turbulence , Airspeed , Flight characteristics , Aircraft performance , Service life , Flight load recorders , Flight recorders , Data recorders , Data recording , Statistical analysis