A preliminary design study has indicated that advanced composite helicopter airframe structures can provide significant system cost advantages in the 1980's. A seven percent increase in productivity and a five percent reduction in life cycle cost are projected. Due to their complexity, landing gear structures do not substantially benefit from the use of advanced composites. The most successful concept was found to be all-molded composite modular panels, which provide integral skin/stringer and frame subassemblies. These subassemblies significantly reduce the number of parts relative to present construction. The subassemblies are mechanically jointed together for economical, rapid final assembly and permit field replacement in the event of major damage. (Author)


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    Title :

    Application of Composites to Helicopter Airframe and Landing Gear Structures


    Contributors:
    M. J. Rich (author) / G. F. Ridgley (author) / D. W. Lowry (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    138 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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