Evaluation of Alternative Life Assessment Approaches Using P-3 SLAP Test Results

Abstract

The effect of selecting different airworthiness standards and lifing methodologies on in-service structural life assessments is examined by using the full scale test results from the P-3 Service Life Assessment Program (P-3 SLAP). The effect on structural inspection thresholds and intervals is determined by applying the methods advanced by major international military and civilian airworthiness standards. Different life prediction models are also compared against the P-3 SLAP results and against results from DSTO coupon tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA527794

Entities

People

  • Chris Wallbrink
  • David Mongru
  • Kai Maxfield
  • Phil Jackson

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Design
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Fuselages
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Safety
  • Spars
  • Standards
  • Structural Integrity
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.