Determination of the Airworthiness of ZPG-3W Cotton D621 and the ZPG-2 Dacron GDC-5 Airship Envelopes.

Abstract

Two nonrigid airship envelopes were removed from storage and the envelopes were inspected to determine their suitability for further flight service. The ZPG-3W envelope was found to be extensively damaged due to conditions under which it was stored. It was judged irrepairable and was scrapped. The ZPG-2 envelope was in good condition generally. The envelope was considered to be suitable for further flight service when reinforcement of the upper surface was accomplished.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1977
Accession Number
ADA037548

Entities

People

  • E. Th. Vadala

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Adhesives
  • Aerostats
  • Air Conditioning Equipment
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airship Envelopes
  • Alkanes
  • Contracts
  • Controlled Atmospheres
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New Jersey
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science