Textron Systems reports that the US Federal Aviation Authority has approved the company's new boron aircraft patch, which it describes as the first of its kind on commercial aircraft.
The patch, a boron/epoxy composite doubler, is designed for use on L-1011 TriStar aircraft.
An alternative to the traditional method of riveting metal reinforcement plates to an aircraft's skin to stop cracks or flaws getting larger, Textron Systems says its new patch provides cost savings by reducing repair time and avoiding problems that metal patches cause.
Source: Flight Daily News
