The 737 Graphite Composite Flight Spoiler Flight Service Evaluation
The 737 Graphite Composite Flight Spoiler Flight Service Evaluation
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The flight service experience of 111 graphite-epoxy spoilers on 737 transport aircraft and related ground based enviromental exposure of graphite-epoxy material specimens is reported. Spoilers were installed on 28 aircraft representing seven major airlines operating throughout the world. Over 1,188,367 spoiler flight hours and 1,786,837 spoiler landings were accumulated by this fleet. Tests of removed spoilers and ground-based exposure specimens after the fifth year of service indicate modest changes in composite strength properties. Two incidents of trailing edge delamination with subsequent core corrosion were observed. Based on visual, ultrasonic, and destructive testing, there has been no evidence of moisture migration into the honeycomb core and no core corrosion.
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The 737 Graphite Composite Flight Spoiler Flight Service Evaluation
1980
56 pages
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English