(Click image for a larger view) | This is a landing gear drop test performed to show that the gross weight of a Cessna 337 can be increased from 4,700 lbs to 5,120 lbs. This is a burn test to show Fire Rsistance per. An engine cowl, composite coupon, is subjected to a 1,100 deg C flame. It must show no burn through for a 5 minutes flame. For Fire Proof this test time is extended to 15 minutes. We start with a few aircraft accidents in which the wings come off in flight. With a wee-little-bit of engineering, these accidents could have been easily avoided and the book tells how.
The detailed steps of applying for and going through FAA Certification of general aviation aircraft is then described. Examples for performing stress analysis for limit and ultimate load analysis is presented. Noise calculations and/or flight testing for noise, the rules and what to do with electronic equipment, EMI testing and electronic load calculations are show.
For the past 10 years, Hollmann has worked as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for the FAA and some of his experience is documented in the book. This is the first and only book on certification and it is way past due. A must read for anyone who wants to keep existing or new airplanes safe.
The unbelievable truth about LSA today which the public does not know. World’s first and only book on FAA certification. 110 pages and 75 figures.
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