The paper describes the design, development, and qualification approach for the RSRA (Rotor Systems Research Aircraft) system explosive and pyrotechnic components. The approach was based on previous experience and included: (1) the application of good design practice and quality control, (2) a thorough examination of component interfaces through demonstration testing of functional margins, (3) the carrying out of thorough real-world sequential environmental testing, and (4) the operation of environmentally exposed units in subsystem-level tests at temperature, force, and energy limits. Owing largely to this approach, the RSRA became the first helicopter system to contain a fully qualified and operational in-flight escape system.


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    Title :

    Helicopter /RSRA/ in-flight escape system - Component qualification


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Symposium on Explosives and Pyrotechnics ; 1979 ; San Francisco, CA


    Publication date :

    1979-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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