Overview of the FAA/DCA/NLR programs related to ageing aircraft

Overview of the FAA/DCA/NLR programs related to ageing aircraft

Ottens, H.H.
de Jonge, J.B.

National Aerospace Laboratory NLR

1992-03-16

The present paper gives a brief review of current and planned research at NLR related to the problems associated with Ageing Aircraft. This research is primarily directed towards the prevention of Ageing Aircraft problems in future aircraft and is concentrated on two areas: - prevention of MSD in lap joints; - improved knowledge on operational load experience. The major part of this research is carried out in some form of international cooperation. The Memorandum of Cooperation between FAA and the Netherlands Civil Aviation Department in the area of aviation safety provides an effective framework for the coordination of research efforts related to ageing aircraft problems. NLR experiences this cooperation with and support from FAA are very stimulating,

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Nationaal Lucht- en Ruimtevaartlaboratorium

Campus only

NLR Technical Publication TP 92119 L

Aerospace Engineering Reports

report

(c)1992 National Aerospace Laboratory NLR