Aircraft Transparency Test Methodology
Abstract
This program centered around a test matrix of 364 coupon type specimens to assess the degree of validity of the existing durability test methodology. Laboratory generated test data, for comparison to available in- service failure data, was produced from tests performed on specimens cut from the following actual transparency designs: F-16A coated monolithic polycarbonate canopy with the original production coating, manufactured by Texstar; F-16A laminated canopy, manufactured by Sierracin; F-15 monolithic stretched acrylic windshield, manufactured by Swedlow; F-15 monolithic stretched acrylic canopy, manufactured by Swedlow; and F-111 laminated ADBIRT windshield, manufactured by Sierracin. Various simulated environmental conditions were combined with the following test parameters: surface/chemical craze, haze/transmittance, high-rate impact, falling weight impact, coating adhesion, flatwise tension, torsional shear, wedge peel, thermal shock, in-flight abrasion, flightline abrasion, and edge attachment. Aircraft transparency testing, Transparency durability, Accelerated weathering, Exposure simulation, In-service environment. (jes)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA202922
Entities
People
- B. S. West
- D. R. Bowman
- K. I. Clayton
Organizations
- University of Dayton