Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 62 Issue 1
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An International JournalTable of contents
In The ‘Light’ of Experience
Richard GravesTHE emergence of high speed military transmission systems, led to the adoption of a Data Bus system, whose parameters were defined by Mil‐Std‐1553B. Since its introduction several…
Composite Connector Developments
Colin WilliamsonA new “backshell to backshell” connector system, the DG 123, that significantly improves corrosion resistance, durability and electromagnetic (EMI) compatibility, while also…
Self Latching Indicators for Fail‐Safe Fault Display
Bert SimsonElectromechanical indicators are the ideal display device for aircraft status display. They give continuous indication without applied power even during circuit failures, have low…
Reliability Prediction for Electronic Components
Martin SloanRELIABILITY is one of the most important criteria in modern electronic systems, with pressure quite rightly towards continual improvement. Much mystery surrounds such innocent…
An Integrated Approach to Aircraft Wiring
Eddie WilliamsAT an average of 80,000 ft, or 15 miles, per plane the wire content of aircraft has remained fairly constant for many years.
Competitive Machining of Long Components
THE machining of long, often slender workpieces is seldom straightforward, always expensive.
Pullmatic Brings Flyaway Success to Rumbolds
AIRCRAFT interior manufacturers L.A. Rumbold of Camberley, Surrey, have massively improved their throughput of galleys, seats and other fittings since installing a ‘Pullmatic 6…
Accurate High Speed Contouring the Dream to Reality — Part 2
Jeremy GoughSummary Part 1 IN Part 1 the problems of achieving the many potential benefits of high speed machining of aluminium alloy were discussed. The greatly increased cutting feedrates…
‘Shieldseal’ Conductive Elastomers for Gaskets on EMI‐Screened Enclosures
Ten new electrically‐conductive elastomers have been developed in the UK for sealing screen enclosures against electromagnetic interference (EMI). Called ‘Shieldseal’ they are the…
SKF Linear Actuators Prevent Stability Problems on New Airship
IN an unusual application of positioning technology, SKF Engineering Products has helped improve the stability of a new airship with its standard range of electric linear…
Safety Topics: Flight Time Limitations
MaydayWITH the revised third edition of CAP 371 in preparation, it was highly appropriate for a conference on Flight Time Limitations to be held at the Royal Aeronautical Society. It…
Equipment
Carbolite Furnaces has introduced several new models to its GPC and LCF series of industrial chamber furnaces, and also strengthened the construction of all the GPC furnaces.
Contracts
Moog have been selected to supply three models of their single stage electrohydraulic servovalve for the main fuel control system of the latest European military engine.
News and Views
Field Aircraft has won British Aerospace Commercial Aircraft designation as an approved centre for BAe 146 maintenance, overhaul and customization.
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- Prof Phil Webb