Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 56 Issue 1
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An International JournalTable of contents
The Retractable Ultra‐lightweight (ULP) Solar Array for Retrievable Space Platforms
H. Kellermeier, M. Roth, K. SchneiderRetrievable space platforms, e.g. ESA's Micro ‐ gravity Platform EURECA, as shown in principle in Fig. 1, require large solar arrays which have to be retracted after operation in…
Tool Geometry Solves Missile Machining Problems
A tool geometry, unique to Karl Hertel Ltd., of Nuneaton, is enabling British Aerospace to maintain continuous production of thin‐walled missile motor bodies. The workpiece…
New Super‐fast Semi‐conductor Material for Future Electronic Systems
Tony SmithA material that could well replace the silicon chip in future generations of aircraft communications, radar and early warning systems, is now under active development in various…
Horizontal Borer Wear Too Small to be Measured After 11 Years
Inspection prior to retrofitting computer numerical control on a two‐metre‐cube, 35‐tonne Dixi horizontal NC borer revealed so little wear that there was no detectable alteration…
Programmable Surface Preparation Unit Maximises Management Control at Rolls‐Royce
Surface preparation of a number of major components used in the latest versions of the Rolls‐Royce RB211 gas turbine aero‐engine, prior to bonding and painting operations, has…
Major Modification for British Caledonian's Boeing 747
British Caledonian has become a key focus of attention from airlines the world over as the first operator to carry out a major Boeing 747 floor modification.
Rolls‐Royce 535E4 Engine for Boeing 757s Nears Certification
Airline engineers have commented favourably on the condition of the 535E4 engine after it had completed the 150‐hour declared type test for engine certification. All the testing…
Safety Topics
MaydayA problem that is always with us is that of bird strikes on aircraft and it is no small task to collect information from such incidents, analyse it and give advice to flight…
Survival and Flight Equipment Association—United Kingdom Chapter
In 1982, the formation of a chapter of SAFE in the United Kingdom was prompted by an increasing UK participation in the annual symposium held in the United States and the growing…
Equipment and Materials
Yardney Tungstone Special Batteries has now extended its range of silver technology batteries to cover six more capacities in the 0.1 Ah to 750 Ah range.
News and Views
To provide comprehensive and accurate management of its production planniing and manufacturing operations, Ronaldsway Aircraft Co., of Ballasalla, Isle of Man, has chosen the…
People in the News
Sir John Charnley, until recently controller R & D establishments and research, Ministry of Defence Procurement Executive, has been appointed a non‐executive director of Fairey…
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