This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
The Significance of Advanced Structural Fabrication Techniques on Aircraft Lightning Protection
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
The basic electromagnetic shielding of conventional riveted aluminum aircraft construction provides inherent protection to the aircraft systems and occupants against the hazards of lightning discharges. The increased use of adhesively bonded construction techniques on structures of future aircraft indicates a potential reduction in the basic electrical continuity of the airframe. The significance of the conductivity reduction on aircraft lightning protection will be evaluated for various proposed construction techniques, including: bonded honeycomb skin panels, bonded skin joints, bonded basic structure, and different types of monocoque construction. The discussion examines related problems that have been encountered in designing protection for aluminum aircraft.
Recommended Content
Authors
Topic
Citation
Brick, R., Peterson, R., and Schneider, S., "The Significance of Advanced Structural Fabrication Techniques on Aircraft Lightning Protection," SAE Technical Paper 680290, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680290.Also In
References
- Faucher G. A. Curtis H. O. “Hazards of Lightning Discharge to Aircraft,” Air Force Surveys in Geophysics No. 103 August 1958
- “Air Carrier Lightning Strike Summaries, January 1965 to June 1966,” Federal Aviation Agency July 1966
- AC20-53 “Protection of Aircraft Fuel Systems Against Lightning,” Federal Aviation Agency October 1967
- Lightning & Transients Research Institute “Aircraft Protection from Thunderstorm Electromagnetic Effects,” Report No. 402 March 1962
- Hall F. E. “Bonding Aluminum Parts,” Product Engineering February 1966