The Navy has been a strong proponent of composites for aircraft structure. Fleet use of composites started with the F-14 in the early 1970's and has steadily increased. This experience base provides sufficient information to allow an evaluation of the maintenance performance of polymer composites in service. A summary is presented of the Navy's experience with maintenance of composite structure. The general types of damage experienced in the fleet as well as specific examples of composite damage to aircraft is described. The impact of future designs on supportability is also discussed.


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    Title :

    Navy Composite Maintenance and Repair Experience


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English