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Aviation Projects

We are happy to support you with our analysis expertise and can optimize designs to meet specific requirements. To verify simulation results, we also develop custom test setups tailored to your needs. In addition, we offer solid experience in the documentation and procedures necessary for successful qualification processes.

Tie-Down-Channel

of a Cargo-Aircraft Floor Structure
  • Design study for a Tie-Down-Channel for the cargo-floor of an aircraft (A400M) as a single integral part (milled design)
  • FE based analyses and optimization considering a large number of interface load cases (equipment configurations)

CFRP Floor Panel

for a Cargo Aircraft
  • Design study for a floor-panel of a cargo aircraft (A400M)
  • Composite design of the floor-panel
  • Additonal material test for determining of relevant material properties (impact-tolerance)

External Liferaft-System

Support of the Qualification
  • Support for the qualification of the External Liferaft System (ELRS, NH90)
  • Preparation of qualification documents
  • Preparation of qualification-test procedures
  • Performance and documentation of qualification-tests

Loading test

on tie down fittings of a transport airplane
  • Setup of a multi angle test rig for the application of tensile load in arbitary directions
  • Engineering and qualification tests (A400M)
  • strain gauges (>50 measurement points) and extensometers
  • loads up to 200kN
  • integration of complete floor sections

Impact Behaviour

of CFRP Laminates for Floor-Panels
  • Investigation of different fibre-matrix systems as well as different laminate lay-ups (frabric and UD prepreg based)
  • Impact tests from 5 to 50J
  • Ultrasonic scanning for damage assessment and compression after impact (CAI) tests

Development Test

of an Aircraft Floor-Panel
  • Static load test of an aircraft floor-panel (A400M)
  • Development test with application of realistic tyre loads
  • Design and manufacturing of specific load introduction and support structures

Helicopter Liferaft-System

Support of the Qualification
  • Support for the qualification of the Rack Mounted Liferaft System
  • Preparation of qualification documents
  • Preparation of qualification-test procedures
  • Performance and documentation of qualification-tests

Stability Test

of Aicraft Floor-Panels
  • Stability test of a floor-panel for the floor structure of a transport aircraft (A400M)
  • Verification of buckling loads
  • Design and manufacturing of load introduction and support elements

Aviation Programs

Our projects in the field of aviation are part of a comprehensive strategic framework. Find out more about the underlying programs that enable and structure research and development.
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