Technical Paper
Fabrication of a Prototype Composite F/A-18C/D Generator Housing
1995-05-01
951438
An advanced composite housing for the F/A-18C/D Generator Converter Unit (GCU) has been developed. The composite housing directly replaces the existing aluminum housing, and provides lighter weight and improved thermal performance. ...The composite housing directly replaces the existing aluminum housing, and provides lighter weight and improved thermal performance. The composite housing uses IM7/954-2A material, with embedded aluminum pin fins in selected areas for thermal management. ...A fabrication procedure for the composite housing was developed, using matched metal compression molding, with adhesive bonding of secondary components.