Experience with Reinforced Plastic Primary Aircraft Structures,

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Abstract:

In 1958, Piper Aircrafts Vero Beach Development Center was assigned Project PA-29. The purpose of this project was to explore the possibility of building an airplane using materials and processes that might replace aluminum alloy. Almost from the start, the endeavor was principally in the field of fiberglas reinforced plastics, and emphasis was put on comparative cost.

Author(s):
Snyder, F. S. ; Drake, R. E.
Author Organization(s):
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC WARRENDALE PA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA307140
Pagination:
0006

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*AIRFRAMES, *REINFORCED PLASTICS, FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, COSTS, BONDING, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Laminates and Composite Materials
Report Date:
1963 Jan 01