226. Integral Fuel Tanks Sealed With Structural Adhesive Saves Weight

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Paper

J R Spurgeon: 226. Integral Fuel Tanks Sealed With Structural Adhesive Saves Weight. 1959.

 

Abstract

This paper describes a system of sealing the airplane wing or fuselage structure to form a tank which serves as a fuel stowage space, giving maximum volume at little additional cost in weight over that normally required to provide a safe airframe without tanks.
Fuel sealing can best be handled under three basic heading namely: seams, fuel tight corners, and access doors. This paper discusses how Scotchweld structural sealant can be used in all of these applications.
Aluminum treated with Scotchweld prime offers as good protection as can be applied with any other product. In addition to the corrosive and weight saving properties, the structural adhesive system will withstand a lot of rough treatment as the hard surface of the cured prime is tough.
Scotchweld sealant is .007 inches thick with a weight of .056 lb per square foot compared to other sealers at 1.8 lb per square foot. Scotchweld corrosion protective prime has a weight of .0014 lb per square foot versus Buna N at .032 lb per square foot.

 

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