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| Title: |
Evaluation Of The Structural Integrity Of An Aircraft Loading Walkway Under Severe Fuel-Spill Fire Conditions. |
| Author: |
George B. Geyer, Lawrence M. Neri, Charles H. Urban |
| Abstract: |
A full-scale fire test was conducted to determine the capability of an aircraft loading walkway to provide a safe emergency egress route for passengers from an aircraft when it is exposed to severe fuel-spill fire conditions in terms of structural integrity and of maintaining survivable environmental conditions within the structure. Fire exposure of the walkway indicated that the structural integrity of the walkway maintained throughout the 10 minute fire exposure period and that the most serious problem confronting passengers passing through the tunnel would be caused by smoke and the pyrolysis of the underside of the plywood flooring adjacent to the corrugated steel shell. Small-scale laboratory tests of modified floor panels indicated that by employing thermally stable load-bearing materials the quantity of pyrolysis products and smoke can be controlled within the walkway |
| Report: |
FAA-RD-73-144 |
Pages: |
115 |
Size: |
34.6 MB |
| Title: |
Interrelationship of FAA-DOT-NASA Programs Relating to Aircraft Cabin Materials Fire |
| Author: |
C. Simpson |
| Abstract: |
Aircraft cabin materials fire hazards consisting of flammability, smoke emission, toxic gas emission and flash fire are discussed together with the work ongoing pertinent to these hazards by the FAA and other DOT Administrations and NASA. The relationships among these efforts are considered together with funding estimates for FY 1974. |
| Report: |
FAA-RD-73-146 |
Pages: |
20 |
Size: |
614 KB |
| Title: |
Simuated Ground-Level Stol Runway/Aircraft Evaluation |
| Author: |
Roman M. Spangler, Jr. |
| Abstract: |
A De Havilland DHC-6, Series 100 Twin Otter ws flown by a representative group of pilots on various steep-gradient approaches onto a ground-level STOL runway. Approximately 800 approaches and landings were accomplished to 0rovide a data base to approve a first-generation STOL opertion. Areas investigated included: aircraft handling and response on steep-gradient approaches with various approach electronic beam sensititivities; location of the gorun point of intercept; co-located versus split localizer/glide slope signal source; obstacle clearance requirements; field length requirements; and influence of command-steering on aircraft/pilot performance. |
| Report: |
FAA-RD-73-110 |
Pages: |
174 |
Size: |
31.9 MB |
| Title: |
Capabilities, Necessary Characteristics And Effectiveness Of Pilot Ground Trainers Phase II Visual Reference Flight Maneuvers |
| Author: |
Robert J. Ontiveros |
| Abstract: |
An experiment was conducted at the National Aviation facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC) to determine the capabilities, necessary characteristics and effectiveness of pilot ground trainers required for developing primary aeronautical skills. Ten no pilot subjects were trained to proficiency in presolo Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight maneuvers using a fixed-base pilot ground trainer. A simplified visual display interconnected to the ground trainer, which provided the VFR environment, responded to flight control and power inputs simulating motion in the pitch, roll and yaw axes. Subject flight performance capability achieved through ground trainer instruction was evaluated by a flight check in a single-engine aircraft. Project results indicate that a positive and effective transfer of training for performing a majority of VFR presolo maneuvers can be achieved with a ground trainer and visual presentation, which provides the pilot pitch, roll, and yaw information with respect to a horizontal and directional referent. Attributes of the pilot ground trainer which contributed to positive transfer are defined. Maneuver situations which resulted in zero training transfer during aircraft validation flights are detailed. The characteristics deemed necessary for ground trainers to be effective for primary maneuver training are defines. |
| Report: |
FAA-RD-73-108 |
Pages: |
51 |
Size: |
2.53 MB |
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