Methodology to identify and quantify flight path dependent bird strike scenarios over aircraft

The demand for more efficient aircraft and new modes of transportation lead to a departure from the traditional tail and wing configuration. In order to operate an aircraft, it needs to be certified. Most Aircraft with a capacity to carry more than 10 passengers have to fulfil a variety of bird strike related certification standards. These...

Predicting Impact Damage for Carbon Composite Propeller Certification: Using ASTM D7136 and quasi-static testing to predict component impact damage.

During this research, a new approach to predict impact damage was evaluated using the PAL-V Liberty’s propeller blade as the test subject. The purpose of this research was to provide a simple method for impact damage prediction which will support the certification activities of the PAL-V propeller.<br/>This method involves conducting a threat...