The essential aspects of major full scale fatigue and damage tolerance tests for metallic structure are described using the Airbus A320 example. Details about test philosophy, test load program, test execution and supporting coupon testing are given, which comprises more than 15 years experience of fatigue and damage tolerance testing for metallic structure of aircraft and the results of numerous discussions with European and other airworthiness authorities. Specific aspects of regional aircraft full scale testing are discussed with respect to definition of test specimen, test speed, simplification of test spectrum and justification of repairs.


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    Title :

    Full Scale Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Testing of Modern Transport Aircraft


    Contributors:
    H. Schmidt (author) / B. Brandecker (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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