- Author
-
Watts, D. J.
- Title
- Study on the Utilization of Advanced Composites in Commercial Aircraft Wing Structure. Executive Summary.
- Coporate
- McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, CA
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA
- Report
-
NASA-CR-158902-1,
July 1978,
60 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- NAS1-15004
- Keywords
-
aircraft structures
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commercial aircraft
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composite materials
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large scale fire tests
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costs
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transport aircraft
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planning
- Abstract
- A study was conducted to define the technology and data needed to support the introduction of advanced composite materials in the wing structure of future production aircraft. In the course of the study, discussions were held with key personnel from airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Douglas Aircraft Company Management. Their participation ensured that the study findings are representative for a broad segment of the commercial transport aircraft community.