Evaluation of the Kit, Rain Repellent (Snell Nr 2911C-1728S).

Evaluation of the Kit, Rain Repellent (Snell Nr 2911C-1728S).

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Abstract:

The purpose of this test was to conduct an evaluation of the F. D. Snell Corporation Kit, Rain Repellent Snell Nr 2911C-1728S to determine its suitability for use on Army aircraft under field conditions. The repellent was tested utilizing L-19 and L-20 Airplanes, and H-13 and H-23 Helicopters. After application of repellent to one half of each windshield, these aircraft were flown a total of 20 hours in rain of varying intensity, at indicated airspeeds ranging from 0 to 120 miles per hour.

Author(s):

No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

ARMY AVIATION TEST BOARD FORT RUCKER ALA

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Pagination:

0009

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

USAATB-AVN-1156

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

Air Platforms

Descriptor(s):

*WINDSHIELDS, *WEATHERPROOFING, TEST AND EVALUATION, FIELD TESTS, RAIN, HELICOPTERS, VISIBILITY

Field(s)/Group(s):

Helicopters

Keyword(s):

*Aircraft windshields, L 19 aircraft, L 20 aircraft, H 13 aircraft, H 23 aircraft

Report Date:

1956 Aug 01