The first comprehensive ground vibration survey was performed on the XV-15 Tiltrotor Research Aircraft to measure the vibration modes of the airframe and to provide data critical for determining whirl flutter stability margins. The aircraft was suspended by the wings with bungee cords and cables. A NASTRAN finite element model was used in the design of the suspension system to minimize its interference with the wing modes. The primary objective of the test was to measure the dynamic characteristics of the wings and pylons for aeroelastic stability analysis. In addition, over 130 accelerometers were placed on the airframe to characterize the fuselage, wing, and tail vibration. Pretest predictions were made with the NASTRAN model as well as correlations with the test data. The results showed that the suspension system provided the isolation necessary for modal measurements.
Ground Vibration Test of the XV-15 Tiltrotor Research Aircraft and Pretest Predictions
1994
7 pages
Report
No indication
English
PRETEST FLUTTER PREDICTIONS OF THE UPCOMING AEROELASTIC TILTROTOR WIND TUNNEL TEST
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