Accession Number:

ADB019429

Title:

The Development of Barrier Materials for Flexible Aircraft Engine Containers

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Robbins, Paul

Report Date:

1977-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

53.0

Abstract:

The development of improved barrier materials for the construction of flexible aircraft engine containers in conjunction with a newly developed closure device DSPS Report No. 76-17 has been completed. An extensive investigation was conducted on the properties of flexible plastic laminates and composites for barrier materials. Flexible containers fabricated from the selected barrier materials are stronger, tougher, and offer greater resistance to environmental elements than previous materials, providing over one year protection without redesiccation. They are easily installed and removed from the aircraft engine. Field tests are recommended before approval for production quantities.

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT ENGINES
• *PACKAGING
• *TURBOFAN ENGINES
• BARRIERS
• CLOSURES
• FLEXIBLE MATERIALS
• GB AGENT
• LAMINATES
• POLYURETHANE RESINS
• POLYVINYLIDENES
• PROTECTION
• STORAGE

Subject Categories:

• Containers and Packaging
• Jet and Gas Turbine Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE