Research to develop a molding technology for producing aircraft interior furnishings with new flame retardant composites is nearing completion. The current system of fabricated cabinets tend to be heavy and marginal relative to meeting FAA flammability requirements. The Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita State University, with sponsorship from Precision Pattern Incorporated, has developed the science of resin formulation fiber preform and core sandwich molding construction. A big issue was to develop the new molding technology with materials which would meet the new 1990 FAA regulations. While this development will center on the molding of a cabinet for a particular application, the results of the study will have application for many other interior aircraft parts.
Resin Transfer Molding of Composite Aircraft Interior Furnishings
1990
18 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Composite Materials , Manufacturing, Planning, Processing & Control , Engineering Materials , Manufacturing Processes & Materials Handling , Molding techniques , Composite materials , Flammability , Fabrication , Aircraft compartments , US FAA , Resin matrix composites , Cabins , Flame retardants
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