Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 65 Issue 4
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Thermography a Fast and Reliable Method for NonDestructive Testing
Brian SmithONE of the most difficult stages during the development of a new product is how to test its reliability to the limit. As new structures are formed employing different types of…
Application of Bonded Composite Repair Technology to Civil Aircraft — B747 Demonstration Programme
R,A. Rarthlomeusz, J.J. Paul, J.D. RobertsAs part of a demonstration program nine bonded‐composite doublers were applied to a Boeing 747–300 aircraft in service with Qantas Airways Limited. The aim was to demonstrate the…
Maintenance Role for Wet Blasting
THE many benefits of wet blast systems have played an important role in safety critical aircraft maintenance work, says supplier Abrasive Developments Ltd of Henley‐in‐Arden.
Shorts Transformed After Bombardier Takeover
MOST machine shops developed through a process of evolution, a steady climb up the technology ladder. Rarely by revolution. There are a few exceptions and Shorts of Belfast is…
Du Pont's New “Vespel’ ST Polyimides Developed for Increased Toughness
DU PONT has announced the introduction of new “Vespel” ST “Super Tough” high performance polyimide parts. Like earlier generation Du Pont polyimides, “Vespel” ST parts withstand…
Simulation and Visualisation
Terry Ford CEng, MRAeSSIMULATION has been a valuable asset for a considerable time and recent advances in the generation of computer graphics have reinforced and amplified this view. The Royal…
DCE Help British Airways Keep a Clear View of Safety
KEEPING a clear view of safety has never been more important in the aircraft industry than it is now.
Mechanical Completion on Schedule at European Transonic Windtunnel
FOSTER Wheeler Energy Ltd. and Air Products (UK) Limited, in a joint project led by Foster Wheeler, have mechanically completed their £28 million contract for the Nitrogen and Dry…
Safety Topics: Loss of drive to tail rotor
MaydayFollowing engine start on a Bell Jetranger helicopter, the pilot commented on a high frequency vibration which was apparent through the pedals. Once the aircraft had lifted into…
Equipment
A new range of smaller and lighter illuminated push‐button switches and indicators for the aerospace and military markets is now available from Acal Electronics Ltd. The new 10820…
Contracts
The Airadio Group of GEC Sensors Ltd., Basildon has been awarded a key development and production contract to supply the communications sub‐system for the Royal Navy's Merlin…
News and Views
Air Hanson handed over its first MD 520N NOTART fitted helicopter to David Richards, (managing director of Prodrive, the International Motorsport and Engineering Group, just 4…
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