US Navy TH-57 Fleet Depot Repairs
Project details
Structural analysis and repair data for the entire US Navy fleet of TH-57 (Bell 206B-3) helicopters over several years of depot-level maintenance.
Lawson Aerospace LLC
Aircraft Structural Analysis and FAA Data Approvals
About the firm
Lawson Aerospace LLC provides FAA-approved structural analysis and data approval services for major and minor repairs and alterations to civil, public-use, and military aircraft. It supports airline maintenance operations and MRO facilities with return-to-service documentation, damage tolerance analysis, fatigue analysis, and engineering orders covering metallic and advanced composite structures. Lawson Aerospace is an ITAR-compliant company registered in Florida.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Structural Engineering
Credentials
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) - FAA Form 8110-3 signatory · ITAR compliant · DUNS: 79-038-1052 · UEI: TNCSX55H56N1 · CAGE: 9E3M0
People
D. LawsonPrincipal / DER
Capabilities
Structural Analysis
- Static strength analysis
- Shear and bending moment diagrams
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- Classical handbook solutions
- Free-body analysis
Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Analysis
- Crack growth (damage tolerance) analysis
- Instructions for continued airworthiness
- Mandatory NDT inspection intervals
- High-cycle fatigue analysis
- Stress-life fatigue methods
- Acoustic and random vibration fatigue
Composite Structure Analysis
- Classical laminated plate theory
- Ply-level tension and compression failure
- Core shear and compression analysis
- Insert pull-out and edge band analysis
- Adhesive shear and tension (bond) strength
FAA-Approved Repair Data
- FAA Form 8110-3 approved data packages
- Major and minor repair documentation
- Structural Repair Manual extension justifications
- Engineering orders for minor repairs
- Return-to-service documentation
Aircraft Modifications and Alterations
- Antenna and sensor installations
- Aeromedical equipment installations
- Special mission equipment (FLIR, LIDAR, SatCom)
- Weapons platform installations
- Equipment rack and seat/divan installations
Airline and MRO Support
- Overnight and gate-hold temporary repairs
- Time-limited allowable damage authorizations
- Heavy maintenance repair support
- Rotor blade bonded repair support
Industries
Aviation · Government
Projects
Large SatCom Antenna Installations on Executive Widebodies
Project details
Structural analysis and FAA approval data for large SatCom antenna installations on executive Airbus A330, A340, Boeing 747-400, and 747-8 aircraft.
Aeromedical Equipment Installations on Bell 206L and 407 Fleet
Project details
Supported installation of aeromedical equipment across a large fleet of Bell 206L series and 407 helicopters.
Weapons Platform Installations on Bell 407 and Hughes 369
Project details
Engineering support for weapons platform modifications on Bell 407 and Hughes 369 (MDHI 369E) helicopters.