Fabrication of a Prototype Composite F/A-18C/D Generator Housing

951438

05/01/1995

Event
Aerospace Atlantic Conference & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
An advanced composite housing for the F/A-18C/D Generator Converter Unit (GCU) has been developed. The composite housing directly replaces the existing aluminum housing, and provides lighter weight and improved thermal performance. The composite housing uses IM7/954-2A material, with embedded aluminum pin fins in selected areas for thermal management. A fabrication procedure for the composite housing was developed, using matched metal compression molding, with adhesive bonding of secondary components. Two prototype housings were fabricated and will be tested for qualification.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/951438
Pages
7
Citation
Vrable, D., Beavers, F., and Adamczyk, J., "Fabrication of a Prototype Composite F/A-18C/D Generator Housing," SAE Technical Paper 951438, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/951438.
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Publisher
Published
May 1, 1995
Product Code
951438
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English