Title:
Quarter Turn Fasteners
Topic:
Incidents of engine cowl damage on turbofan aircraft resulted in damage to the airplane and handling capabilities.
Speaker(s):
Robert Breaux, Ph.D.
Brief Description:
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The engine cowl system consists of engine nacelle cowl doors, inlets, exhausts, and thrust reverser elements that utilize quarter-turn fasteners (often referred to by brand names such as Camloc®, Dzus ® fasteners) to secure one component to another. Several incidents of engine cowl damage and resulting separations have occurred across the Textron turbofan-powered aircraft product line.
The separation incidents resulted in damage to the airplane, and some have marginally affected aircraft handling capabilities. We have been unable to determine the root cause of these events. We believe that maintenance error is the primary initiator.
Select Number:
SO15120991
Location of Seminar:
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
365 Rickenbacker Dr.
Orlando, FL 32802
Directions to Venue:
From Colonial Drive turn south on Rickenbacker Dr. Continue through the Fairgreen St intersection to the end of Rickenbacker Dr. and into the parking lot. Park in any available designated spot. Walk east to the Airport Administration Building.
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
365 Rickenbacker Dr.
Orlando, FL 32802
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KORL
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
41
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks also to Karen Kosciusko at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) for use of their new Administrative Offices, to FAASTeam Rep David Conrad for registration and handouts, to Obie Young, Florida Aviation Network, a FAASTeam Industry Member, to Eric Mason, FAASTeam Service Provider.
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