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Lightning protection of the Fokker 100 CFRP rudder

Author
Ruiter, A. J. M.
Published
Aug 1, 1991.
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Summary
The construction of the structural parts of the Fokker 100 CFRP rudder is described with respect to the requirements for electrical bonding and lightning protection. Furthermore, the philosophy for the selection of a consumable trailing edge is given. A description of possible alternative designs for trailing edges and their advantages and disadvantages with respect to damage after lightning impact will also be reviewed. An overview of the tests performed on test samples and the rudder construction are presented and discussed. The effectiveness of both the selected structural provisions and trailing edge are described (and proven) by reporting the results of the simulated lightning tests performed. Proof is given that the trailing edge construction and its bonding through the structural parts of the rudder to the main aircraft structure is a solution which results in minor damage to the rudder after lightning impact. Furthermore, it is shown that the selected trailing edge construction is less favored by the structural designers due to the weight penalty.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19910023298.
Accession ID: 91N32612.
NASA. Kennedy Space Center, The 1991 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity, Volume 1; 10 p.
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