Does anybody know if Boeing has incorporated Aramid type upper layers into the stucture to help alleviate the impact resistance problems of CF, I cant recall a composite structure that has to date, only the polyurethane finish on prop blades and the GE90??
I have heard titanium patch plates and splice pieces will be used within repair schemes, the SRM will make an interesting read!
As for impact testing I think we can rely on a few catering trucks for that first!
