Kevlar-49 fairing panels, installed as flight service components on three L-1011s, were inspected after three years' service, and found to be performing satisfactorily. There are six Kevlar-49 panels on each aircraft, including sandwich and solid laminate wing-body panels, and 150 C service aft engine fairings. The service history to date indicates that Kevlar-49 epoxy composite materials have satisfactory service characteristics for use in aircraft secondary structure.


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    Title :

    Flight service evaluation of Kevlar-49/epoxy composite panels in wide-bodied commercial transport aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1977-03-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English