Accession Number:

AD0769041

Title:

Graphite Composite Landing Gear Components - Side Brace Assembly and Torque Link for A37B Aircraft.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 15 May 71-15 May 73,

Corporate Author:

HERCULES INC MAGNA UTAH BACCHUS WORKS

Personal Author(s):

• Randolph,R. E.
• Witzel,J.
• Burns,J. N.
• Pritt,H. L.
• Tsamisis,J. C.

Report Date:

1973-05-15

Pagination or Media Count:

150.0

Abstract:

A discussion is presented on graphite composite landing gear components. The design, fabrication, and testing of three separate components of the main landing gear for A37B aircraft are investigated. Specifically, the upper side brace, lower side brace, and torque arm are involved. Designs of point loaded graphiteepoxy composite landing gear components along with their fabrication, including the use of chopped graphiteepoxy curing molds, are presented. It is demonstrated that complex components can be fabricated using chopped and continuous graphiteepoxy to withstand the static and fatigue loads encountered by the production metal components in service. Component weight savings as great as 50 percent have been achieved under this contract. Author, modified-PL

Descriptors:

• *LANDING GEAR
• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• ATTACK BOMBERS
• SUPPORTS
• CARBON FIBERS
• EPOXY RESINS
• WEIGHT
• MANUFACTURING

Subject Categories:

• Bombers
• Attack and Fighter Aircraft
• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE