Tupolev TU154M and Boeing 757-200
Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, RA-85816
DHL Flight 611, A9C-DHL
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Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, RA-85816
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Air Carrier Definitions
The FAA proposed a rule that would update the air carrier definition to add “powered-lift” operations to the regulations covering other commercial operations, such as airlines, charters and air tours. This rule lays the foundation that will allow operators to use powered-lift aircraft. ...
Required Contract Provisions for AIP and Obligated Sponsors (Historical - November 2022)
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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...
Concorde tank kevlar liner photos
Kevlar liners being installed inside Concorde fuel tank
Concorde fuel tank Kevlar...