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    Large Antenna Install Question

    Folks, I have contacted the Antenna Manufacturer for some assistance and will update.
  2. ddav

    Large Antenna Install Question

    Guys, I have to install a fairly large Antenna (spec sheet attached) to a Far 23 aircraft (pressurised area most likely). I'm thinking intercostals and shear ties to transfer loads into stringers and frames. I'd like some opinions/things to watch out for? Would it be crucial to cold work...
  3. ddav

    Distance Learning to become avionics design engineer?

    Thanks very much for the options you have listed SAITAETGrad. They were exactly what I was looking for. I am in Australia by the way and that's why I have to go the online distance option.
  4. ddav

    Distance Learning to become avionics design engineer?

    Guys thanks for the replies. The eventual goal is to be able to produce wiring diagrams. I will explore the suggestions given.
  5. ddav

    Distance Learning to become avionics design engineer?

    I am currently a Aeronautical Design Engineer (Structures Background) and am developing a strong interest in the avionics side of things but have no formal education in avionics. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on any worthwhile distance learning/online training courses I could do...
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    Dimpling rivets bad for pressurised aircraft?

    A/C is Pt 23. SRM for aircraft says to only use LZ (NAS1097AD) -4 rivets in 0.040" or more skin if in a prssurised area. Am I able to go knife edge as you've suggested if I can show OEM has done it and also fatigue aspect is fine? Appreciate your thoughts.
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    Dimpling rivets bad for pressurised aircraft?

    rb1957 thanks for the reply. Specific scenario is a proposed antenna installation. a/c skin is 0.032" and internal doubler is 0.040". Was planning to use 0.128 dia 20426 csk with both skin and doubler dimpled. But Guys on the floor don't have the necessary tooling so I might just have to go with...
  8. ddav

    Dimpling rivets bad for pressurised aircraft?

    I've heard dimpling aircraft skin is bad practice in pressurised aircraft. (A) Can someone confirm this? (B) Direct me to a proper reference?
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