Flightline Thermal Environment Testing of F-111 Transparencies.

Abstract

The objective of this effort was to simulate delamination failures occurring on F-111 aircraft located at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. The approach used was to simulate the flightline environment at Cannon AFB using existing laboratory test facilities. Test procedures and results of the tests are discussed. Test results indicated excellent correlation between visible degradation observed in the laboratory specimens and transparencies removed from field service. A design modification to combat the delamination failures was tested and proved to be successful. Results of bird impact testing of the laboratory tested specimens is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131642

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Simmons

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Government Procurement
  • High Temperature
  • Impact Tests
  • Instrumentation
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • New Mexico
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicle Equipment

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