Dynamic and Static Evaluation of Experimental Integral Fuel Tank Sealant Materials

Abstract

This final technical report describes the investigation and evaluation of experimental integral fuel tank sealants under laboratory conditions simulating aircraft integral fuel tanks. Materials investigated were Dow Corning 77-028, 77-085, 3M Polyester, TRW Polyimide, Polysulfide and AFML Viton. These materials were evaluated dynamically in a fillet sealed configuration. This report also describes in detail the functions, operations and problems encountered with the dynamic test apparatus that has been designed and fabricated for the purpose of evaluating experimental aircraft integral fuel tank sealants. A portion of the effort was required to diagnose deficiencies and mechanical failures of the testing equipment which resulted in the lack of conclusive data in the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA015802

Entities

People

  • John H. Baker

Organizations

  • Dow Corning

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanics
  • Military Aircraft
  • Physical Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design