Validation of an Upgraded Vibration Measurement System for RAAF F404 Engine Test Cells

Abstract

Ground testing of the F404 engines of the F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Williamtown and Tindal, essential to the continued safe operation of the aircraft, has been limited in its effectiveness by outdated test equipment An upgraded vibration measurement system purchased by TFSPO will enable both test stands to reliably and effectively implement the engine work package procedures, and identify faults. This report details the integration of the hardware components, and the testing and calibration of the system pre and post installation. Laboratory tests and installed comparisons with the existing system indicate that the new equipment is functioning correctly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA423658

Entities

People

  • P. R. Marsden

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Calibration
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Instruction Manuals
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Operating Systems
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Transducers
  • User Interface
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design