IMx+ system deployment for A-10 Hogback

In a recent production deployment, the Integrated Maintenance System (IMx+) system was utilized during the A-10 Fuselage Modification, affectionately nicknamed Hogback. During this structural modification, over 500 holes are inspected along the upper longeron, a critical component of the aircraft. Continue reading IMx+ system deployment for A-10 Hogback

ASIP 2021 Presentation: Development of a Residual Stress Standard

At the recent United States Air Force Structural Integrity Program Conference (ASIP) in Austin, TX, Hill Engineering co-authored a presentation titled Development of a Residual Stress Standard. The Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) Conference is specifically designed to bring together the world leaders in the area of aircraft structural integrity and to disseminate information on state-of-the-art technologies for aircraft structures in both the military and civilian fleets. Below is the abstract from the presentation along with a link to the full conference slides.

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