Accession Number:
AD0756922
Title:
Filament Composite Material Landing Gear Program, Volume 1
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Apr 1969-1 Feb 1972
Corporate Author:
BENDIX CORP SOUTH BEND IN ENERGY CONTROLS DIV
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1972-08-01
Pagination or Media Count:
237.0
Abstract:
The objective of this program was to explore the utility of boron composite materials in aircraft landing gear construction. The contract work statement required the design, fabrication and test of a boron composite material landing gear assembly interchangeable in both geometry and performance with the main landing gear of the A-37B aircraft. The use of Borsic-aluminum and boron epoxy materials was explored. Hardware designs were evolved for both materials. One full size landing gear assembly was tested. This assembly was composed of a boron epoxy outer cylinder, inner cylinder and side brace. All attachment fittings were metallic. The assembly was tested for hydraulic pressure containment and static structural strength.
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Attack and Fighter Aircraft
- Laminates and Composite Materials