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    Shear transfer via fasteners in torsion in built-up, thin-walled, open sections

    Hi all, I am trying to find a method of fastener shear transfer between a thin-walled open U-section and skin (both are aluminium, with skin attached on both sides of the vertical walls). From the grid point force balance output from the FE model, I know what torsional moment is being carried...
  2. SteveAero

    FAR § 25.493 Equation

    Hi, FAR § 25.493 (e) states an equation to calculate the maximum nose gear reaction in a braked roll. I cannot for the life of me back-engineer this equation-and it seems so simple. If anybody could show me how to calculate it, I would be most appreciative. Here is the relevant excerpt and...
  3. SteveAero

    Rule of thumb: Numbers of Doublers i

    Hi, Is there a general "rule of thumb" that addresses the amount of doubler repairs that are allowed on a fuselage skin, specifically for FAR23 a/c? Something like a density requirement. I know that some OEMs (FAR25) mandate a full stringer frame bay surrounding a 'significant' dent must be...
  4. SteveAero

    Antenna installation stress issues

    Hi, This is a follow on to thread2-122412. I am installing a SATCOM antenna on the top fuselage of a pressurized commercial jet. I am relatively new to this field, and have the following questions that I hope the experts can advise me on: 1. The doubler used to reinforce the skin, shown in...

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