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Comparative Usage of Two Similar Airframes

Journal Article
2015-01-9006
ISSN: 1946-3855, e-ISSN: 1946-3901
Published September 01, 2015 by SAE International in United States
Comparative Usage of Two Similar Airframes
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Citation: Kliment, L. and Rokhsaz, K., "Comparative Usage of Two Similar Airframes," SAE Int. J. Aerosp. 8(1):174-181, 2015, https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-9006.
Language: English

Abstract:

In-service data from two Bombardier business jets, a Global 5000 and a Global Express XRS, have been compared. Flight data has been analyzed from both airframes with comparable number of ground-air-ground cycles. Individual flight phase have been examined and compared between the two airframes. Primary emphasis has been placed on airframe usage. The influence of primary mission on ground-air-ground cycles has been highlighted in the form of ground and flight loads, as well as dynamics of the flights. It is demonstrated that safe-life maintenance approach may have to be adjusted to account for the airframe usage.