Technical Paper
The Design of Boron/Epoxy Turboprop Reduction Gear Case
1969-02-01
690666
The objective of the composite gear case is demonstration of the feasibility of composites for stiff, lightweight gear reduction cases and the advancement of structural and material technology. ...This paper describes the structural design of a composite material front housing for the T56 turboprop reduction gear case. The objective of the composite gear case is demonstration of the feasibility of composites for stiff, lightweight gear reduction cases and the advancement of structural and material technology. ...A review of suitable case materials showed composites offer the major advantages. The selected boron/epoxy exhibits high strength and specific stiffness, lightweight, good corrosion resistance, and suitability for molding.
