Material and Process Technology Transition to Aging Aircraft

Abstract

A method is described that may be used to help ensure that a structural material or process will be successful when transitioned from the laboratory for replacement of existing materials and processes in an aging aircraft. Experience with laboratory and aircraft development programs has shown that five factors are essential for success in the technology transition process. An example is shown where the transition using this process was successful.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP010778

Entities

People

  • John W. Lincoln

Organizations

  • Aeronautical Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Damage Tolerance
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fuselages
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Stress Corrosion
  • Structural Integrity

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.