NASA NTRS · 19850005604
Design, ancillary testing, analysis and fabrication data for the advanced composite stabilizer for Boeing 737 aircraft. Volume 1: Technical summary
Abstract
The horizontal stabilizer of the 737 transport was redesigned. Five shipsets were fabricated using composite materials. Weight reduction greater than the 20% goal was achieved. Parts and assemblies were readily produced on production-type tooling. Quality assurance methods were demonstrated. Repair methods were developed and demonstrated. Strength and stiffness analytical methods were substantiated by comparison with test results. Cost data was accumulated in a semiproduction environment. FAA certification was obtained.
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Aniversario, R. B., Harvey, S. T., Mccarty, J. E., Parsons, J. T., Peterson, D. C., Pritchett, L. D., Wilson, D. R., Wogulis, E. R.. 1983-04-01. Design, ancillary testing, analysis and fabrication data for the advanced composite stabilizer for Boeing 737 aircraft. Volume 1: Technical summary. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850005604
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