Originally Posted by
Timbo
I wonder if Boeing can recycle the carbon barrels (fuselages) that aren't right?
I've never heard that you can recycle carbon fiber anything once it's baked, it's done. Another advantage for aluminum.
So...I guess they'd have to 'fix' what ever doesn't fit (adding weight as BB said) or scrap them completely? Wow.
Hey Timbo,
Indycar and F1 bubbas redo carbon tubs/wings/bits pretty frequently.....no TSO required, but the ability is there. I'm no stress engineer, but being able to determine inner carbon condition without destructive testing is the nettlesome problem......we found that out over at Purple after the American A300 accident where the carbon tail departed...
Regards,
BG