<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The basis for the computation of the service life of the PZL M28 was the results of the full-scale fatigue tests of the structure [1]. As the PZL M28 is a commuter category airplane according to the 14 CFR Part 23 and CS-23 regulations, the test objects were: (1) wing and wing load carry-through structure, (2) empennage and attached fuselage structure. Additionally, there were fatigue tests carried out for the landing gear and other selected elements including control system elements. The aircraft load carry-through structure is metallic and the cabin is unpressurized. The fatigue tests were conducted stage-by-stage. As the tests progressed, it was possible to extend the aircraft’s target service life, applying a safe life philosophy with reference to the primary components of the load carry-through structure.</p><p>This paper brings into attention selected issues related to the fatigue tests preparation (the stage following the preparation of the test plan), with focus on the wing and wing load carry-through structure.</p></abstract>

The basis for the computation of the service life of the PZL M28 was the results of the full-scale fatigue tests of the structure [1]. As the PZL M28 is a commuter category airplane according to the 14 CFR Part 23 and CS-23 regulations, the test objects were: (1) wing and wing load carry-through structure, (2) empennage and attached fuselage structure. Additionally, there were fatigue tests carried out for the landing gear and other selected elements including control system elements. The aircraft load carry-through structure is metallic and the cabin is unpressurized. The fatigue tests were conducted stage-by-stage. As the tests progressed, it was possible to extend the aircraft’s target service life, applying a safe life philosophy with reference to the primary components of the load carry-through structure.This paper brings into attention selected issues related to the fatigue tests preparation (the stage following the preparation of the test plan), with focus on the wing and wing load carry-through structure.

Selected Aspects Related to Preparation of Fatigue Tests of a Metallic Airframe

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Fatigue of Aircraft Structures

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The basis for the computation of the service life of the PZL M28 was the results of the full-scale fatigue tests of the structure [1]. As the PZL M28 is a...

Selected Aspects Related to Preparation of Fatigue Tests of a Metallic Airframe

Online veröffentlicht: 30. Juni 2015

Seitenbereich: 95 - 101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fas-2014-0009

Schlüsselwörter
metallic airframe structure, full scale fatigue tests

© Józef Brzęczek et al.

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Selected Aspects Related to Preparation of Fatigue Tests of a Metallic Airframe

Online veröffentlicht: 30. Juni 2015

Seitenbereich: 95 - 101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fas-2014-0009

Schlüsselwörtermetallic airframe structure, full scale fatigue tests

© Józef Brzęczek et al.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Schlüsselwörter
metallic airframe structure, full scale fatigue tests