Corrosion and Fatigue Study of JSTARS Aircraft. Volume 1

Abstract

Findings and supporting information from a survey performed in two E8-C Joint STARS aircraft are presented. An access database was formed recording corrosion and fatigue damage from a survey of the teardown documentation of the third and fourth production Joint STARS aircraft. Analysis and commentary on the database are presented. Emphasis was placed on corrosion and fatigue damage of primary structural elements

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA286965

Entities

People

  • A. K. Pun
  • S. K. Purohit
  • W. R. Sheppard

Organizations

  • Northrop Grumman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Corrosion
  • Fuselages
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Landing Gear
  • Materials
  • Military Aircraft
  • Nose Wheels
  • Radar
  • Spars
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Wheel Wells

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design