Low Cost, Fiber Glass Reinforced Plastic Fuel Tank. Volume I.

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Abstract:

Fiber glass reinforced plastic composite fuel tanks 300 gal. for the A7D aircraft are developed and tested. The primary objective is to demonstrate feasibility of utilizing fiber reinforced plastic composite materials for fabrication of aircraft tankage on a production basis at low cost. This is satisfactorily met. A cost projection for production quantities of plastic fuel tanks above a 38 cost saving over metal tanks for a 1200-unit production run. The tank developed utilizes woven glass roving and epoxy resin for the main shell and polyester sheet molding compound for the nose and tail cone assemblies. Author, modified-PL

Author(s):
Chase, Vance A.
Author Organization(s):
WHITTAKER CORP SAN DIEGO CALIF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. May 70-Jun 72,
Pagination:
0199

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFML-TR-73-26-Vol-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-70-C-1636
Monitor Series:
TR-73-26-Vol-1
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ATTACK BOMBERS, *REINFORCED PLASTICS, FUEL TANKS, GLASS TEXTILES, COST EFFECTIVENESS, MANUFACTURING, TEST METHODS, EPOXY RESINS, POLYESTER PLASTICS, LOADS(FORCES), VIBRATION, FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Bombers, Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Fuels
Keyword(s):
A 7D AIRCRAFT, A 7 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1973 Apr 01