“COGEA” (Composite Certification in General Aviation) is a Project sponsored by Apulia Region. It aims to develop innovative design solutions for composite components of VLA (Very Light Aeroplanes) primary structures, using advanced CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) materials. NOVOTECH is currently involved to perform the preliminary design and manufacturing of wing’s sub-components for an Italian ultra-light aircraft. The analysis have been performed on ribs and the aileron, in order to minimize material and manufacturing costs, as well as maximizing performance in terms of weight reduction. The sub-components manufacturing will be performed through AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) and LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) technologies.
LINK: www.sistema.puglia.it
Partners:
Capabilities:
ADVANCED COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING
Process:
AFP (Automatic Fiber Placement);
RFI (Resin Fiber Infusion);
RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) and others with Thermoset,Thermoplastic and Dry Fibers
DESIGN, TESTING and CERTIFICATION of GENERAL AVIATION AICRAFT
Preliminary Design and Sizing
Wind Tunnel Testing
Detailed Design and Structural Calculation by Classical Methods and FEM Analysis
Static Testing of Main Components
Certification with FAA and EASA rules
(LSA, VLA, FAR 23 -CS 23, Far 25-CS 25)
TEST RIG DESIGN
Preliminary Sizing
Design
Structural Analysis
