PALOMARES A., ABARCA R., BARTH M
DOI Number: N/A
Conference number: IFASD-2015-041
The present work details a methodology to consider the unsteady aerodynamic excitation based on WTT (Wind Tunnel Test) and to combine it with FEM (Finite Element Model) analysis in order to justify the strength and fatigue of the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) flap door to forced vibrations at critical flight conditions by means of scaling factors. The methodology was then validated and extended with Flight Test results and good correlation is shown.