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Schematics/Pictures from Boeing test to determine ability of various panel designs to withstand impacts equivalent to tire and engine failures

Excerpt from Boeing Document:

Impact Energy

Due to the numerous incidents of fuel tank door failures on 737, 747 and 707 caused by impacts from tire burst and engine rupture, the newly developed aluminum honeycomb door was extensively tested for impact.

Impacted doors from the Honolulu 747 and from the Manchester 737 incidents were taken into consideration.

Tire Burst Impact Simulation Test

Testing...