892337: Titanium Matrix Composite Landing Gear Development - Technical Paper

Event: Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition

Authors

William W. Macy

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

McDonnell Douglas Corporation

David L. Morris

Abstract

Content: Design and fabrication of a titanium matrix composite (TMC) F-15 nose landing gear (NLG) outer cylinder is discussed. Results of a field experience survey examining landing gear (LG) operations are also discussed. Weight, supportabilty and cost benefits are summarized for this component and projected for production applications of the material.

Meta Tags

Topics: Landing gear
Cost analysis
Fabrication
Titanium

Affiliated or Co-Author: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
WRDC/FIVMA

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/892337

Citation: Macy, W., Shea, M., and Morris, D., "Titanium Matrix Composite Landing Gear Development," Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California, United States, September 25, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/892337.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 9/1/1989

Product Code: 892337

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English