ENDURANCE TESTS ON FLEXIBLE WIRE ROPE FOR AIRCRAFT FLYING CONTROLS

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Abstract:

The programme of endurance tests on flexible wire rope for aircraft flying controls which were devised to assess the effects of different pulley sizes, cycling speeds, rope tensing and pulley wrap angles has now been completed. The results of all the tests including those detailed in AD-709 966 are given. In addition a description is given of a new endurance test machine which was developed for routine test work.

Author(s):
Senior, H. A. ; Spear, J. A.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL INSPECTION DIRECTORATE HAREFIELD (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Development rept.
Supplementary Note:
See also AD701961.
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AID/D.000002/68-PT-1
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, WIRE, LOADS(FORCES), STRENGTH(PHYSIOLOGY), TENSILE PROPERTIES, WEAR RESISTANCE, CORDAGE, UNITED KINGDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Machinery and Tools
Keyword(s):
FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES, FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1968 Jan 01