An overview on how failure analysis contributes to flight safety in the Portuguese Air Force

Failure analysis has been, throughout the years, a fundamental tool used in the aerospace sector, supporting assessments performed by sustainment and design engineers mainly related to failure modes and material suitability. The predicted service life of aircrafts often exceeds 40 years, and the des...

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Main Author: Duarte, Diogo (author)
Other Authors: Marado, Bruno (author), Nogueira, João (author), Serrano, Bruno (author), Infante, Virgínia (author), Duarte, Filipa Andreia de Matos Moleiro (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/6246
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/6246