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Birdproofing the Sabreliner
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Abstract
Birdproofing the cockpit of the high-performance North American Sabreliner involved “shooting” 4-pound birds at the windshields at speeds up to 350 knots, in order to qualify for a Transport Category Type Certificate. A description of the test procedure and results is given for the five basic transparent areas requiring qualification.
The function of heating the vinyl inter-layer related to its birdproofing, de-fogging, and anti-icing requirements is described. Data of tests by Civil Aeronautics Administration is compared with Sabreliner test points.
Citation
King, C., "Birdproofing the Sabreliner," SAE Technical Paper 660214, 1966, https://doi.org/10.4271/660214.Also In
References
- Kangas P. Pigman, G. L. “Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight, Part III, Impact Characteristics of Aircraft Windshields Incorporating Polyvinyl Butyral Plastic Interlayer” CAA March 1950
- Sommers John Jr. “A Study of the Bird Impact Resistance of Windshields for High Performance Transport Aircraft” FAA March 1964
- Kangas P. Pigman, G. L. “Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight, Part II, Investigation of Windshield Materials and Methods of Windshield Mounting.” CAA February 1950