Crashworthy Fuel System Design Criteria and Analyses

Abstract

Comprehensive design criteria for crashworthy aircraft fuel systems were developed from the design philosophies of the U. S. Army and several aircraft manufacturers, as well as from Dynamic Science's experience in the development and testing of crashworthy fuel systems. Eight aircraft fuel systems currently in the U. S. Army inventory were analyzed, and unsatisfactory areas in regard to crashworthiness were determined. Most of these areas were common to the majority of the aircraft studied. Recommendations for improving the crash resistance of these hazardous areas were proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0723988

Entities

People

  • Neva B. Johnson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Contracts
  • Design Criteria
  • Fire Safety
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fuel Filters
  • Fuel Hoses
  • Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuselages
  • Helicopters
  • Safety
  • Tank Vents
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
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