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Flight service evaluation of composite components on the Bell Helicopter model 206L: Design, fabrication and testingThe design, fabrication, and testing phases of a program to obtain long term flight service experience on representative helicopter airframe structural components operating in typical commercial environments are described. The aircraft chosen is the Bell Helicopter Model 206L. The structural components are the forward fairing, litter door, baggage door, and vertical fin. The advanced composite components were designed to replace the production parts in the field and were certified by the FAA to be operable through the full flight envelope of the 206L. A description of the fabrication process that was used for each of the components is given. Static failing load tests on all components were done. In addition fatigue tests were run on four specimens that simulated the attachment of the vertical fin to the helicopter's tail boom.
Document ID
19830005898
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Zinberg, H.
(Textron Bell Helicopter Fort Worth, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1982
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:166002
NASA-CR-166002
Accession Number
83N14169
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-15279
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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