Mechanical Strain Gage and VGH Data Collection Program on F-5A/B Aircraft at Williams AFB.
Abstract
To collect a substantial amount of VGH and stress data from current F-5 tactical training missions in a timely and economical manner, a combination of mechanical strain gages and oscillograph recorders were selected for this program. The data results will be used by Northrop to update service life estimates for F-5A/B series aircraft. Five F-5A and five F-5B aircraft at Williams AFB, Arizona, were each initially equipped with a 3-inch mechanical strain gage, and one aircraft in each group was further equipped with a VGH recording system and electrical strain gages. Later in a reliability study each of these aircraft was also equipped with a 6-inch mechanical strain gage. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0760567
Entities
People
- Curtis A. Jackson
- Daniel O. Tipps
- James A. Strohn