NEED FOR IMPROVED MATERIALS IN INTEGRAL AIRCRAFT FUEL TANKS

This paper is based on an extensive Engineering Investigation of corrosion frequently found in jet aircraft integral fuel tanks. The evidence presented shows the need for development and use of improved coatings, sealants, and assembly methods in future jet aircraft fuel tanks.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • National SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering), 9th Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 4-6, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Soc for the Advancement of Material & Process Eng

  P.O. Box 613
  Azusa, CA  United States  91702
• Authors:
  • Trimble, M H
• Conference:
  • National SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering), 9th Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 4-6, 1977.
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 3-8
• Serial:
  • Volume: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Aircraft materials; Coatings; Corrosion protection; Fuel tanks; Jet propelled aircraft; Materials; Sealing compounds
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00177436
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 29 1978 12:00AM