Citation
(2003), "Boeing tanks on target", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 75 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2003.12775aab.020
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Boeing tanks on target
Boeing tanks on target
Marshall Aerospace was recognised for its work towards one of its most outstanding aviation projects in 2002.
It is now over 2 years since initial design activities began for the auxiliary fuel tank programme, which saw delivery of the first auxiliary fuel tank to Boeing for installation on their “Longer Range 747–400” model last month.
In acknowledgment of the programme’s success, Kurt Kraft from Boeing 747–400ER Programme Management gave a presentation to the Marshall Aerospace team, in the hangar where the Tank Assembly Line is housed.
Kurt also presented a plaque to Martin Broadhurst, Marshall Aerospace chief executive officer, in appreciation of the efforts of the 747 Tank’s team, who work round- the-clock at the facility, keeping production on schedule.
Marshall also reports that weighing in at 2.1 tons a 6 m long metal panel will now be tested for approximately 7 months by wing makers Airbus UK at Filton. The testing is being carried out as part of the enhancement programme for the long range Airbus A340 aircraft. During this testing process the skin of the panel will be stretched up to 12 mm in length with the use of enormous hydraulic rams, which will exert a pressure of up to 400 tonnes.
The manufacture of this panel was achieved successfully first time on price and importantly on time. The success of this project has led to further work with the test centre, based in Bristol, UK, being awarded to the Marshall Aerospace Manufacturing Division.
In the near future Marshall Aerospace will be producing an even larger and more complex test wing section for the new double-decker Airbus A380. This part will be over 8 m in length!