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1TATIONAL ADVISORY FOR AERONAUTICS

No. 608

THE USE OF ELEKTRON MTAL liT AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTION

By E. I. de Ridder

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NATIONAL ADVISORY COITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS

TECHNICAL 1MORANDUM NO. 608

THE USE OF ELEKTRON 1.rETAL IN AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTION*

By E. I. de Ridder

The tendency in aircraft construction is tovard higher per

formanc:e. and gea.ter economy. From the , aerodynamic standpoint

this me:ans a minimum possible drag by streamlining,. and from

the structura]viewpo,nt, .aving in weight by usag light metal.

Elektron is the lightest of the light metas, andas such

merits our special attention beoaus .e it meets the demand for

lighter construction.

Itis impossible to go fully into its mechanical proper-

ties and chemical composition on this occasion, but i .t should.

not, be passed without at least briefly describing those charac-

teristics which are of interest to the cpnstructor who uses it.

E].elctron,. .as manufacT'cured ly the .1. G. Dye Industry, A.G.,

Bitterfeld,; isa magnesium-base alloy offrom 1.8 to 1.83 spe-

cif'ic gravity.,. lience.a third as ligit as aluminum alloys. The rn I + .'

eEg point of the metal is 625° slightly below that of

aluminum. The termal expansion coefficient s. of the order of

the aluminum alloys. The. absolute figares. for thermal conduo-

tivity, electrical conductivity, tensile strength, and mou1us

of elasticity (for ta:Le__see .appbnd.ix)_are 1bwe than for ai-

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minum or its alloys, although a comparison, which takes the spe-

cific gravity into account, yields appreciable advantages.

Regarding the chemical resistivIty, it seems unfair to de-

mand of elektron what we have been unable to achieve even with

iron, that is, absolute constancy against atmospheric oxygen.

EleI:tron corrodes, forming a grayish-white film, but this corro-

sion does not continue as it does in iron, the oxide film form-

ing a protective layer against further corrosion.

Figure 1 shows an automobile wheel rim of elektron with a

wrought iron disk, after having been exposed to all climatic

conditions for two years. The elektron is covered with a pro-

tective film of oxide, but the iron is in an advanced stage of

corrosion.

The base metal magnesium is wholly passive to alkalies,

such as caustic potash, caustic soda, soap solutions, etc., but

ir soluble in all acids except hydrofluoric acid. Hydrous solu-

tions containing fluoride or biohrothate, such as sodium potassium

and animonium fluoride, do not attack magnesium, although it is

very snsitivto chlorides.

lektron likewise is proof against the majority of alkaline-

reacting and neutral, organic elements such as trichiorethylene,

carbon tetrachloride, acetone, •aniyl- and ethyl alcohol and, par-

ticularly, against the commonly neutral oils nd pure fuels,

benzene and benzol.

By changing the composition of the alloy, and mechanical

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working and heat treatment, th chemical resistivity of the mag-

nesium alloys can •be materially indreased. To ensure satisfac-

tory surface protection, a sithple treatment has proved very sat-

isfactory. Pickling th metal 'in a 'nitric acid-chromate solu-

tion (bichromate bf potassi'in 15%, conctrated nitric ci 20%,

the rest water) froth 1/4 to' 3 minutes (dpending on the size 'O

the metal), followed, by washing athd drythg, i'esiilt" in . a brass-

colored deposit, which acts as corrosion'reentative'. As 'in

all light metals, a 'ood coat of' varnish is advisable.

o give the usé of' dlektói a 'genea1 vietof its pOssible

uses, we shl1 tdhch' upon the technOlogy' of thi metal. ' Elek-

tron is available in the form'of dasti'ngs, pressings, and rolled

products. ' ' ' '"

For castings, two principal alloys are'ued:

1. AZF ', whibh has a high internal workability, and l's

prticular1y siiitle for parts subjeóted to ' abnormally high,

temporary stredses, such as parts of a landi'nggea.x and tail

skid. Thus, F'ju±e 2deibts a landing gear assembly for the

Junkers F 13. Thd cross bars' carrying' the shbok absorber cord

are, and havO been manüfactii±ed 'for yearsof 'AZF'metal.

2. AZG, n alloy with a high yield point and bending vi-

bration Ctreng±h is particularlyuitedfo parts u'ojeoted

to high fatigue stresses, 'such as cank cases, etd. (See air-

plane engine with elektron crank case, Fig. 3).

Aside from the usual sand castings, chill ' and die cstiags

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are manufactured. The size and weight of the castings are about

the same as for aluminum castings. The standard minimum wall

thickness is 4 mm - in special cases for smaller pieces, 3 mm.

Forged and wrought material is made from:

1. AZM alloy, which constitutes the most important mate-

rial in aircraft construction as extruded profiles;

2. AM 503 - This alloy is malleable and is used for pipes

and fittings o.f fuel tanks;

3. V 1 - especially suitable where hardness and ultimate

crushing strength i .s considered more important than tenacity.

Figure. 4 shows as example, the crank case in AZG metal

ad the polished ad iaardeed cn shaft bearing in ecbruded V 1

metal, where the absence of bushings will he noted. This en--

gine is in mash production.

All sections known .n the iron and steel industry as rolled

profiles, are made in elektrQn by pressing through special form

presses (extrusions). Vith the present equipment, sizes up to

30 X 230 mm for solid cross sections and dimensions up to 200 nun

web heights and 70 nun flange width in profiles, as for I beams,

can be manufactured. The lengths furnished correspond to about

25 kg. Tube sizes made at present have from 11 to 150 nun ou±-

side diameter. Te minimum wall thickness of extruded profiles

and tubes is 1.5 mm for small sections, and 2 mm for medium and

larger sections.

Pressings and drop forgings are made at 350 to 40000 toniper-

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atures, where the material can be shaped very satisfactorily

for pistons, connecting rods, rocker arms, cam shaft bearings,

etc. Larger forgings, such as propellera, have likewise been.

attempted quite successfully.

As rolled naterial, elektron is only ±urnished in sheets,

made from:

1. AZM alloy, and. principally used for supporting parts in

aircraft structures;

2. AM 5O2 - a malleable sheet, specially suited. for fair-

ings and. fuel tanks.

The available sizes conform to the standrads of the Falu

(See appendix). The sheets range from 350 mm to 630 mm width;

the lengths from 2 to 3 in, with the present manufacturing equip-

uent. Profiles made from strip can be furnished. in from 0.3 mm

to 3.0 mm gauge thickness.

Manufacture of Elektron Metal in the Shop

Basically, àlektron d.oe not require melting and subsequent

shaping within the aging limit, followed by ainealing as is nec-

essary with â.luuinum alloys.

On delivery elektron strip has its final mechanical proper-

ties. Appropriate annealing does not lower its tensile strength.

In principle, elektro1 should be hot-worked, although cold-

working is possible to some extent. The best temperatures for

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th.e AZM composition in sheets are from 270 - 30000

AM 503 I! II U It 270 - 330°C

Z 3 8 II II 8 270 - 30000

and for V 1, AZL and AZ 31 in extrusions are from 270-300°C.

At these temperatures elektron sheet can be worked like soft an-

nealed. aluminum. The permissible bending radii are equal to

twice the trip thickness, for strip over 2 mm = 1.5 to 1.8

times the thickness. For working in the vise the open flame

• (gas flame or acetylene with compressed air or blow torch) can

be used.

The suitable temperatures can be determined by coating the

tip with machine oil (flash point about 300°C). As soon as

• the oil beins to flash, the co'rect temperature has been reached.

• Vise and chuck should be heated during working. For repeated

working, as for profiles, or in drop forging, muffle furnaces

have proved very satisfactory. In rare cases the strip may be

clamped in wood or asbestos chucks, where heating the latter

becomes necessary.

Figure 5 shows the fuselage and engine cowling of a two-

place sport airplane made from a wooden pattern. For cupping,

it is best to heat the tools to 400-500°C; the use of palmine is

advised. Parts intended for especially high ductility are made

by first welding the shaped parts and then finishing the cup-

ping. The strip profiles used in aircraft can be made by hot-

drawing. Fr straight profiles the matrices must be inclined

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toward. the direction of draving. Fiire 6 shows the manufacture

of an intricate profile. The strip is drawn through matrices

a and 'o. Both are coniected by a solid, piece e,. and the

whole is tippe4 at angle a. In this process the section a is

shaped into b; then it is dravm through matrices c and d,

where it attains its ±inal shape. For lubrication a mixture of

1/3 hot vapor cylinder oil and 2/3 machine oi.• o .r equal parts

of beeswax and mutton tallow can be used. Owing to the thernal

expansion of the strips and. of the drawing tools, the matrix

should have sufficient clearance (up to 0.2 mm). For tipkness-

es up to 2 mm, the drawing speed is from 4 to 5 rn/mm., and.

3 rn/mm for over 2 mri. Drawing is economical for 0.3 to 3 mm

strip thickness.

In special cases, as for smaller.profiles, or where it is

possible to cut the profii length edges, the cut-off method

can be employed. Hot-working requires heatable cutting machin-

ery or, at.. least, heat insulating. hardwood or asbestos chucks.

The s.tahility of elektron 1netal for fairings and tanks

(gas and 01,1 tanks) brought up the question of welding. It as

found that , 1loy AM 503 was very weldable when a special welding

flux was used. The seams themselves when hot, can be worked

like the strip. Butt-welding is used because it is the only

method by which it is possIble to remove the oxide film. Figure

7 shows some corect1y and incorrectly welded seams, and Figure

8 shows how the correct adjustment of the burner can be checked.

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The mixture ratio of oxygen to acetylene is plotted against the

strip thickness of magnesium base alloys and iron when welded.

Figire 9 gives the discharge velocity in the burner plotted

against the strip thickness. The nozzle orifice is of - to 1 mm

diameter. For strip thickness of 0.6 to 1 mm the oxygen feed is

about 0.2 to 0.25 i/mm.; over 1 nun, it is 0.5 to 0.6 i/mm.

Riveted joints are made with the MG 5 alloy developed from

an aluminum basis. The rivets have a shear strength of 22. kg/

mm, an elongation of 26%, and can be cold-driven.

For low-stressed parts, pure aluminum rivets are practical.

But for average and high-stressed parts the LG 5 rivets should

be used. The crushing pressure in the strip ranges between 45 -

55 kg/mm2, depending on the strip thickness.

A number of structural parts, which are only slightly shaped

can be manufactured cold. In exhaustive tests on possible cold-

working, the following bending radii for simple bends were set up:

AZM strip thicknos 0.6 mm - bending radius 3 mm AZM 1 U II If 7 II AZM U ll

• 5 11 AZM - U 2 ft 20 Aiii 503 U 0 . 6 2. 5 U

AM 503 ft U ft If 7 It AM 503 U 1.5 ft 11 ff AM 503 U 2 u 20 f

A round disk of 500 mm diameter made of AM 503 soft cam-i be cold--if

bent 25 mm, and 10 mm/made of AZM alloy.

Figure 10 shows the assembly of an engine cowling and pro-

peller fairing, where the various parts are first welded and

-

then shaped.

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All development in conventional constructions in light met-

al until now are based on the kinds of structural materials.

The decisive factors for such constructions are:

1. Physical and chemical properties, as well as strength;

2. Viorkability;

3. Behavior of the material under special operating condi-tions. . .

For elektron alloys it was therefore imperative to develop

special construction methods.. It . is common practice to express

the utility of materials in figures of merit or quality, as con-

noted in Figure 11, which represents a comparstive tabulation

of figures of merit for tensile, strength and yield limit. The

diagram yields in natural scale the structural weights of any

of these materials under tnesile . stresses, assuming equal ten-

sile strength. The aluminum base alloys being best known, the

data on weight saving was, based' on it. Elektron shows a saving

in weight throughout, even i± the yield points are. used as basis.

Figure 12 is a comparative compilation of the figures of

merit.for structural components with respect to their bending-

vibration strength. . The given weight, savings pertain to cast

aluminum and duraluminas basis. Again elektron makes the best

showing.

Ii Figure 13 we tabulate the figures of merit under compres-

sion and buckling. Based on a report of Wagner (Zeitschrift fir

Flügtechnik und. Motorluftschiffahrt, 1928, page, 243), we compared

elektron with . duraluniin and steel. In 1iVagners report it was

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stated that profiles and plate walls stressed in buckling, or

bending constituted. about 90% of.. the.etirewing structure. One

column, gives Tetmayer's.fIgures for AZM,aiioy.; the best for

pressed profiles, the other for sheet.

Lastly, we see on Figure 14 a comparison'of structural coin-

ponents with equal distortion stiffness and equal notch tenacity.

The data given in the diagram for 'distortion strength applies

equally to the shear strength, alth6ugh to a

cause the shear streses in the äonventional

web stiff:eners and sheet covering ar so low

strength of the elektro. is a:ip1y sufficient

shear induced by rikreting is'taken up by the

lesser extent, be-

constructions with

that the shear

Moreover, the

crushing pressure',

which amounts to 45 to 55 kg/r1r 2 and which, bonerted to figures

of 'rierit, ádi:iits of a saving in weight relative'to the other 'ni

térials.

Figure 15 éhows the load test of the end ±ib of a Rohrbaci

wing, based on the relative data for duralümin and lautal as,

given by Brenner n the D.V.L. (Deutshe Versuchsanstalt fr Luf t-

fahrt), Report No;89.' The few'changesinclude added gusset

plates and geometrically larger profiles. But even with this

increased volume in material the weight of the elektron rib is

lower, although its absorbed ultimate load is higher. Notwith-

standing the fact that, strictly speaking, the atiô of specific

weight to ultimate load in -bhe diagram is" only theoretically im-

portant, it nevertheless becomes apparent what eight advantages

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elektron metal has to offer for parts subjected to stresses.

Figure 16 shows an airplane seat of elektron. Vith only

minor changes from duralumin seats, the elektron chair is 23%

lighter and 10% stronger. In subsequent development a more suit-

able type of construction was inaugurated, as exemplified in

Figure 17, which also is 23% lighter and of greater strength.

The manufacturing cost in both types were 4.5 : 1.

For welded sheet covering and for fuel tanks, special struc-

tural methods were developed which show what may be accomplished

with a material if its ovn particular characteristics are used

to best advantage, particularly with respect to lower rianufac-

turing cost and lighter construction consistent with safety.

'Ve have already stated that butt-welding was the only suit-

able method of welding. In the manufacture of fuel tanks the

partitions as well as other inside s±iffeners were developed from

T fittings, as shown in Figure l8b They are made of pressed

AM 503 T sections, and butt-welded to sheet a. The stiffen-

ers c, which may induce stresses in the direction of d, are

riveted to the end flap. The advantage of this method is the

absence of unfavorable stress distribution and assurance o±

tight riveted seams.

Figure 19 shows various inside tank fittings, which may be

equipped with eyes or small support blocks for point support of

the tank. Often it is necessary to use anchors or tie rod.s as

exemplified on Figure 20. All other fittings are turned from

AM 503 pressings and butt-welded as shown on Figure 21.

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a is the tank wall, b the fitting used for pipe connec-

tions, c an interchangeable liners d the lock nut, and ±

the tightening washer.

Figure 22 shows the standardized construction of an elektron

fuel tank which embodies all previo'.sly described characteris-

tics; Figure 23, the open wing tank of a Junkers airplane; and

Figure 24, the same type of tank for.an kv'ia airplane, manufac-

tured under Fokker license. The weight of 35 kg in brass without

partitions was reduced to 17 kg in elektron with partitions.

The curves in Figure 25 show the specific weights of tanks made

of brass, or other conventional materials, and elektron with

respect to liter volume.

Figure 26 exhibits a small rowboat, built in 1927, and

which, after two years of hard usage, shows no sign of damage,

even though it has not been given a coat of varnish since it

left the factory. Te bulkheads are open sections, all parts

were varnished before riveting, the brass berig for the rudder

was insulated with wood which had been previously impregnated

with tar, all hollow places where water could collect were

avoided, and a tarred strip of linen made the rive.t seams water-

tight. Theboat is 6 meters long, 97 centimeters wide, carries

four persons, and weighs 30 kilograms.

In this connection it may be o± interest to discuss briefly

the elektron castings developed and in use for years in air-

planes. Thus, Figure 27 shows the BMW airplane engine with its

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elektron crank case. In high-stressed crank cases it is partic-

ularly important to avoId' all abrupt changes from thin to thick

er. material, sharp curves, or localization of stresses.

TiiC extent of practical àppliatI:bn to aircraft construc-

tion and. the results achieved. bec'omb readily apparent on the

Savoia flying boat with two 500 hp iott-Fraschini' Asso 500 e-

gines, 'shOwn on Figure' 28, 'and. with which Pinedo crossed: the

ocantwic.' That this engine has proved. successful for hyd'o-

planes is borne out by the fact that. about 2000"are in practical

use' to-day'. •Anothe± triking example (Fig :29) . IC the '1000 hp

Iso'ttá-'FraCchini ith crank .caing, 'valv.e cov.Cr, ..cáburetor man-

ifo1d,cañsha±t support,' e'tc.,:..of"èletro.

Figure '30 shows a cat .l.ektron airplane wheCl,, in mas

produOtiori for •the Junkers type G 31,. and.Figue:.3J'shows, part

of a cast elektron wheel, standard for Albatr'os 'and' ,Dorier ai.

planes .• '' . ' .: , , ,.,., 1

Figure 3^ is the cast elektro.n. shock 'absorber leg for Jim-:

kersG .. 3I.. (na .ss production), and Figure 33, a J'nicrs t.ail.skid.

Figu'e 3'4 i's an engine cowling for the Junkers. F 13, ue,d for

over a year, and. 24 lighter than a duraluridi cowling.'

Figui'e 35 ShoWs the.engine cowling and the propeller fair-

ing of an :A1batros; .'Figwce 36 depicts' an Albatros biplane with

prôpei1e'ii'iiig, engine cowling,' fuselage:and landing strut

fáiring, 'pilo't*s seat., 'Observer's' seat, etc.., 'of elektron metal.

The airl'aes made by:"theLetOv Company, .Pragtte, likewise show

liberal'use of èlektron. .. '

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Fire' 37 shows the fuel and oil tanks fo Klemm sport airplanes,

and Figure.'38, a series 'of larger wing-nose tanks, as installed

in 'the''Breda airplanes in Italy..' Figure. 3' shows a Junkers

F 13 type.win.gtank, who2e weight,'re.vi.ously.o 'brass, was

17.7 kg', as compared to 6.7 kg in,'elektron'metal.

After a series of tests on .airplane seats made by the D.V.:L.,

which af .i .rrie:d to lower st,ructua1 w.eight wit,h higher ultimate.

load,. elekt.on• seats were. produced in series and de1iverd to.

the industry.' .Varous seats ie shon in Figure 40, t,o be in-

stalled.ir,BWairpianes. ;A seat weighs3.5 kg, and withstands,

an ultimate load of 50 kg. Figure, 41. hows one aileron of a'

two-plaoe Raa-Katzenstein..spQrt airplane, in.u , e for over a year.

A epr'esentative"exaLrpJ,e of 1e.ktron ii highly stressed

structural. .orponents, is the engine,.bear.er for a 40 hp Saimson-

Klerm sport airplane (Fig. 42). Excepting the four-corner,

fittings and the mounting"ring, the,entire bearer is' of elektron.

Figures'.43, .44,'and 45 representexperimental wing structures

in elektron; .one for fabfic coverin, the other for metal cover-

ing, and the 'last wholly of elektron'metal.

The possibilities of elektron metal in aircraft construe-

tion 'areL enhanced 'by the marked saving in weight, 'which ranges

between .10.- 30% with'repect to. the conventional kinds of mate-

r.ials.used. . What this .rieans for the airplane industry regarding

increase '.in,use,ful'ioad, can be seen at a glance. on Figure 46.

Taking advantage of the present state of development with

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elektron metal, the industry can effect a saving of 15% in empty

weight. It would mean a higher pay load which, for the conven-

tional types of commercial airplanes, ranges between 40 - 70%.

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N.A.C.A. Technical Memorandum N0 . 608

18

sicalProprti Cs

Specific gravity, 1.8-1.83

If heat, 0.24

Melting point, about 625°C

Shrinkage, It 1.3%.

Electrical conductivity, 12-18

Coe:rficientof_Theimal_Epansion

Cast alloys (AZF, AZG):

For 20-100°, 0.0000255

II 20-200°, 0.0000271

Extrusions: (AZM, Vi):

For 20-100°, 0.0000240

20-200°, 0.0000257

Piston alloy:

For 20-200°, 0.0000250

Thermal conductivity, 0.32

The data for the extruded alloys depend on the degree of extru-

sion normally obtained in round bars up to 50 mm diameter; larg-

er profiles show slightly lower strength figures. The data for

the sheets are valid for thicknesses up to 1 mm; thinner sheets

show slightly lower strength factors.

N.A.O.:A. Technical Memorandum I'To. 608 19

Remarks

The figures for sand cast are based on many tests. The

following values are determined on sand cast tensile test bars:

AZF: yield point, 9 kg/mm2,

ultimate tensile strength, 19-22 kg/mm2,

elongation at rupture, 6-10%.

AZG: yield point, 11 kg/mm2,

ultimate tensile strength, 17-20 kg/mnl2,

elongation at rupture, 4-6%.

AM 503: Although the corrosion resistance Was raised

at the expense of elongation, the metal is eas-

ily hot-worked.

20 N.A.O.A. Technical Memorandum No. 608

TABLE II: Tubes -. Available Sizes

Inside diameter,: 8-50 mm, with minimum thickness of 0.8 mm

It II 50. 1-80 mm II It 10 II

It It 80.1-100 U II II U 11 1.2

Outside diarneters on denland. -

Dimensions below 8 mrñ ±nside diameter dn demand.

Tolerances (extrusions)

In outside diameter: 2.5% (mi.nimum ± 0.25 mm)

In insid.e diameter (minimum tolerance only) to 20 mm $ 0.5 mm ...........

20-60 $ - 1.0 over - 1.5 U

For Drawn Material

In outside diameter: ± 0.1 mm

In inside diameter to 20 1 - $ ............... 0.1mm

from 20-60 mm $ ...............± 0.15 Over ± 0.15 It

Due to the fact that tubes in hot pressing may become slightly

eccentric, the following tolerances in wall thickness are per-

missible, which also define the eccentricity

For Wall Thicknesses: 0.8- 1.4 mm ±0.2 mm

U It U . 1.5-- 2.0 " th 0.25 II

It II II 2. 1- 5.0 ± 0. 5

u it II 5.1-10.0 It ± 0.75 U

It ti 10.1-20.0 II ± 11

II over 20.0 u 1.25 II

N.A.C.A. Technical Memorandum No. 608 21

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22 ILA.O.A. Technical Meiiorandun No. 608

Footnotes from pate 20:

1) According to established st,ndards of Falu.

2) Sheets under 2.5 riirti thicknesses, other than given, are made on demand only. Intermediate thicknesses can be supplied in sheets of over 2.5 mm, but are not kept in stock; therefore, those in parentheses should be ord,ered only when absolutely necessary, due to de-lay in delivery. .

3) Larger widths are not available; the same applies to those marked with * ; those marked with 0 can be delivered, hut eze considered as strips.

4) These are for normal widths. Narrower sizes of greater. length can be obtained on special order...

5) When measuring the tolerance the measuring points siould be at least 100 mm from the corners and 40mm from the edges.

Translation by J. Vanier, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

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