FUSELAJE ATA 53

 The fuselage is the structural body of the aircraft, which houses passengers and / or cargo
and fuel, along with systems and equipment. The central part is considered because it is
directly or indirectly coupled with the rest of the components such as the aerodynamic
surfaces, the landing gear and the motor-driven group

 the fuselage shell is reinforced by stringers and frames to maintain the aerodynamic shape
under all operating conditions. Especially the frames have a significant impact on the
deformationofthepressurizedfuselageandasaconsequenceonthecircumferential stresses.

 SEMI-HULL FUSELAGE: THE most used nowadays, solving the weight and thickness
problem of the previous model. The introduction of reinforcing pieces inside made it
possible to alleviate the coating, which could be of less thickness. The frames are joined by
stringers and stringers that run longitudinally through the aircraft. The stringers and
stringers make it possible to reduce the thickness of the cladding sheet. All of this forms a
complex mesh of frames, stringers, stringers and cladding, joined together by bolts,
screws, rivets and adhesives.

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 Some Fuselage Materials
Most airplanes have aluminum fuselages; for being a strong, light metal and naturally
resistant to rust, although there are some exceptions. This material used in the fuselages is
a versatile and effective option, due to its characteristics. The aluminum and steel
fuselages provide more stability and greater protection against the elements. They also
contain various elements in their structural parts such as the steel exterior. Today, many
military and reconnaissance aircraft are made of composite materials of titanium or
carbon, due to their great advantages.

Fuselage structures
 The fuselage structure of pressurized aircraft is in fact a thin-walled pressure vessel,
exploiting the stiffened shell concept. In a fuselage structure different elements can be
identified that together provide strength and geometrical rigidity. These elements are:
• Fuselage skin

• Frames : the skin and framework (skeleton) that provide aerodynamic shapes

• Stringers : Thestringersinthisconceptreinforcetheupperandlowerwingskinandbydoingso,
also partially contribute to the function the spar caps have in the two spar concept.

• Bulkheads : Pressurized fuselages require the application of bulkheads at the front and
rear end of the fuselage to create an air tight pressure vessel and to maintain the forces
related to the pressurization.

• Splices and joints: These joints are designed to transfer load by either tension or shear.

 Fuselage loads
This is illustrated in Figure 6.16. Static ground loads can be significant near the landing
 gears, but will be less restrictive in other areas. The earlier mentioned downward bending
of the fuselage over the wing due to its weight will imply longitudinal tension in the upper
part of the fuselage. Together with the circumferential tension as a result of pressurization
(which also adds to the longitudinal tension, see next chapter), this will make tension and
fatigue dominant load cases for the upper fuselage.The lower fuselage however,Will be
predominantly facing compression loads due to the fuselage bending, with as
consequence dominant criteria on stability.
The aft side fuselage shells Will faces hear and fatigue loads,introduced by the loads
introduced by the empennage.

ATA 54 PILONES Y BARQUILLAS

 The structure that keeps the support at a certain distance from the fuselage or wing of the
aircraft is known as a pylon. The pylon is usually aerodynamically shaped and is usually
removable.
 Aircraft engine support pylon attached to a fuselage section having a closed cross section
of a curved shape comprising a skin and a plurality of frames.