This paper describes the engineering and manufacturing procedures that were applied in a repair task of a CF18 Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge, made out of CFC honeycomb structure with multiple in-service impact damages in and aerodynamic sensitive area of the fin. On-aircraft damage assessment, manufacturing of a relatively thin contoured CFC doubler, replacement of mental honeycomb core and finallly quality assurance and strength verification procedures of the repair are described to restore full design strength of the component and the operational aircraft capability.
Composite Repair of a CF18: Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge
1995
16 pages
Report
No indication
English
Composite Repair of a CF-18 - Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995
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