TESTING
Instrument Pod Test Platform
ZAI is pleased to announce a new capability coming online soon to better serve our customers. We will in the near future be able to test fly pods and payloads. This service can be offered at our facility or operate from an airport near you.
Details:
- Four Pylons up to 350lbs per station
- Will carry up to 18” diameter pods
- Flight approvals handled in-house
- Space on-board aircraft for payload operator
Instrument Pod Proof Load Testing
ZAI has the in-house capability to proof-load instrument enclosures up to 144” in length
Loading Transverse to Pod Axis:
- Maximum applicable load 10,000#
- Can be applied from 0 deg (straight down) to +-90 deg (straight to either side) in 1 deg increments
- Distribution along pod achieved through use of whippletree and single point load application
Loading Along Pod Axis:
- Maximum applicable load 2,000#
- Can be applied either forward or aft
- Distribution achieved through use of whippletree and single point load application
Data Collection:
- Up to three strain rosettes (nine individual strain gauges)
- Two string pod deflection gauges
- Load Cell on Transverse applied load (max 10,000#)
- Load Cell on fore/aft applied load (max 2,000#)
- Full computer logging of all data using National Instruments software
Expandable as required if more gauges/sensors are required