I need to design a fairing to deflect air flow and water/ice from an open area on the nose of an aircraft. We did a modification which required cutting a large hole (8.5x13.5) in the avionics bay nose door, and creating a type of a chute from inside the area. Concern has been shown towards this...
Does anyone know where I can find good data on the shear strength (or adhesion) of ice buildup on alodined aluminum surfaces? I've got an issue with an aircraft which could experience ice build-up, and I need to determine whether the ice adhesion would be significant enough to cause a misfire of...
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I have posed a question in another thread of this site thread725-113102. I am looking for some high-strength quarter turn fasteners for a modification we've accomplished on a DHC-7. Please review and let me know if you have any additional information/ideas. I'm coming up empty with my...
Does anyone know where I can find some high-strength quick disconnect/quarter turn captive fasteners? I've looked into CAMLOC/RAM fasteners and have not found anything that will work. The standard Camloc series are not strong enough (looking for something with allowables similar to an NAS1993 or...
