Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 58 Issue 11
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Fastening Composite Structures With Huck Fasteners — Part 1
Joseph L. PhillipsTHIS presentation on fastening of composite structures includes material characteristics, hole generation parameters and methods, types of fasteners available and automation…
Wire Thread Insert Failure Can be Avoided!
DESIGNERS in the aerospace, engine and component industries are wholly aware of the need to design‐in wire thread inserts in order to enhance the long term strength and…
Epoxy Void Fillers
EPOXY void fillers are low density materials capable of resisting compressive loads. With densities of from 0.45 to 0.75 depending on the grade they do not offer a weight penalty…
Experience of One UK Electronic Equipment Supplier With Bite on Engine/Flight Control Systems Over the Past Ten Years — Part 3
Raymond de GayeThe lead engine on the Boeing 757 aircraft is the Rolls‐Royce RB211‐535. The transient operation of this engine is largely dependent on the operation of its multiple bleed valves…
Ensuring Reliability of Avionics Systems
Brian PrestonTHE reliability of ICs and other semi‐conductors is a subject which continues to challenge both manufacturers and users. “High specification” markets such as the Avionics Sector…
Exterior Paintwork on the BAe 125‐800
WHEN an aircraft has to withstand gound temperatures hot enough to fry an egg on its wing and then, 30 minutes later, fly at 41,000 ft in conditions of minus 60°, the choice of…
Power for the A320
Terry FordWHEN the Airbus Industrie A320 makes its first flight next year it will be equipped with two CFM 56‐5‐A1 turbofans of 25,000 lb thrust each. This engine is scheduled for…
Preliminary Propfan Static Test Data Show ‘No Problems’
PRELIMINARY test data from static tests of the Propfan Test Assessment (PTA) propulsion system indicate to NASA and aerospace industry engineers that the system works as it's…
Garrett Corporation Marks 50th Anniversary
THE Garrett Corporation, Los Angeles‐based unit of Allied‐Signal Inc., is marking its 50th anniversary during 1986.
Safety Topics
MaydayFOREMOST among designers and manufacturers of ejection seats is the Martin‐Baker company which had an impressive display at Farnborough showing how their expertise had, over the…
Equipment, Materials and Services
The Rolls‐Royce RB 211 jet engine normally consumes vast quantities of air when it is thrusting the Tristar to speeds in excess of 500 mph. But when it comes to maintenance, a…
News and Views
MANN Avionics Ltd. has completed the installation of a comprehensive surveillance and communications system for the Scottish Fisheries Department's new coastal patrol aircraft.
Contracts
FULMER Research Laboratories (FRL), a division of Fulmer Research Institute Ltd has just concluded a Licence Agreement with British Aerospace PLC on infra‐red‐transmitting windows.
People
BOSTOMATIC UK Ltd, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of Boston Digital Corporation — major US manufacturers of high‐precision CNC machining centres — announce the recent appointment of…
Conferences, Meetings and Events
HALF‐DAY Symposium to be held at The Royal Aeronautical Society on Tuesday 16th December 1986 at 13.30 Hours the helicopter airworthiness review panel (H.A.R.P) report recommends…
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- Prof Phil Webb