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In-service inspection methods for graphite-epoxy structures on commercial transport aircraftIn-service inspection methods for graphite-epoxy composite structures on commercial transport aircraft are determined. Graphite/epoxy structures, service incurred defects, current inspection practices and concerns of the airline and manufacturers, and other related information were determind by survey. Based on this information, applicable inspection nondestructive inspection methods are evaluated and inspection techniques determined. Technology is developed primarily in eddy current inspection.
Document ID
19820004269
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Phelps, M. L.
(Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1981
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-165746
Report Number: NASA-CR-165746
Accession Number
82N12142
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-15304
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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