Composite Universal Weapons Pylon Fatigue Test Report

Abstract

The fatigue testing of the OH-58D Composite Universal Weapons Pylon (CUWP) was accomplished in accordance with Composite Universal Weapons Pylon Fatigue Test Plan. Fatigue testing of the CUWP commenced 12 March 2010 and was completed 01 April 2010. The CUWP successfully met the cyclic, stiffness, and proof load requirements of the test plan. Visual inspection of the CUWP prior to testing and after all load applications were completed showed that no visible damage was introduced into the test article.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2010
Accession Number
ADA521774

Entities

People

  • Gordon Higgins
  • Jay P. Kiser Ii
  • Kent Carpenter
  • Tim Davis
  • Wade Jackson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Actuators
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Composite Materials
  • Cyclic Loads
  • Data Acquisition
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Hydraulic Actuators
  • Inspection
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Machine Guns
  • Materials
  • Stiffness
  • Test Fixtures
  • Visual Inspection

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