Investigation of Helicopter Door, Window, and Access Panel Losses

Abstract

Door, window and access panel losses have occurred in a number of helicopters. These losses are costly and cause safety problems to personnel and aircraft. This report describes the investigation and analysis that was conducted to determine the major causes of helicopter panel losses and to identify those panels with high incidence of recurrence. Conclusions have been drawn and recommendations made to improve retrofit and future design of aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1975
Accession Number
ADA005882

Entities

People

  • James Mcnamara
  • William Wiesemann

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Assembly
  • Composite Materials
  • Design Criteria
  • Detectors
  • Drive Shafts
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fasteners
  • Flight Crews
  • Frequency
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design