A Study of the Effects of Aircraft Dynamic Characteristics on Structural Loads Criteria.

摘要

The study reported herein examined the potential effects of aircraft dynamic characteristics on structural loads criteria. The study included an analysis of in-flight airframe failure accidents which occurred during a ten-year period, 1966-1975. A number of potentially contributing factors, including stability and control characteristics and handling qualities, were examined and correlated with the accident data. The study also covered a review of proposed criteria for continuous gusts and a comparison with existing discrete gust criteria. Problems in the selection of a turbulence penetration speed were also examined. (Author)