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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.6.736

Improvement of Flight Safety on Configuration Change of Rotorcraft Wiper Arm  

Kim, Dae-Han (Defense Agency for Technology and Quality)
Lee, Yoon-Woo (Defense Agency for Technology and Quality)
An, Jeong-Min (Korea Aerospace Industries)
Park, Jae-Ho (Fine Precision)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.6, 2017 , pp. 736-741 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper examines the design for improving the wiper system of rotorcraft. During rotorcraft operation, the wiping performance and excessive clearance can decrease. The wiper system consists of a wiper arm assembly, motor, convertor and flex drive. If there is a problem with the wiper system, the operation ability decreases because the operation is restricted in a rainy environment. There are two main causes of the problem of the wiper system: the lifting forces acting on the wiper arm in aircraft flight and the excessive gap of the components. To remedy these two problems, the wiper arm was improved. The improvements included increased contact pressure on the wiper arm (spring tension), improved gear clearance, and material and shape changes. Durability test, aircraft ground test and flight test were carried out to verify the improved shape, and it was confirmed that the wiping performance and clearance problems were solved. Currently, the rotorcraft is operated without problem by applying the improved shape, and this design improvement process will be a useful reference for future rotorcraft development.
Keywords
Flight Safety; Flight Test; Rotorcraft; Wiper Arm; Wiper System;
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