Legacy Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Structures

Abstract

F-16 Blk 40/50 Legacy Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Structures: This structural-SLEP includes full scale durability test (FSDT) which started in FY11 and requires a test fixture and structural analysis to begin testing. FSDT is intended to determine whether the F-16 Block 40-52 airworthiness certification can be extended from the current certified service life of 8,000 EFH to 10,000+ EFH. In accordance with the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) and MIL-STD 1530C, testing will support Blk 40/50 structural upgrade program that replaces or reworks known life-limited structure to preclude the onset of widespread fatigue damage, maintain safety of flight and enhance aircraft availability beyond 8,000 hours. FSDT started in FY11 and EMD begins 3QFY13 and extends through FY16.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
acfdffa3dee43ecef83dcceb4ce2ae06

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

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