STRUCTURE – GENERAL
This chapter describes the main features of the following components:
• Fuselage;
• Doors;
• Windows.
FUSELAGE - GENERAL
The fuselage comprises:
• the forward fuselage;
• the center fuselage;
• the rear fuselage;
• the tail section.
FORWARD FUSELAGE
The forward fuselage is a metallic construction made with longerons, frames
and sandwich panels; it mainly provides the pilots cabin floor; interface with
the cockpit, houses the nose landing gear: the upper part of the forward
fuselage is designed as canopy.
CENTER FUSELAGE
The center fuselage is a metallic semi-monocoque construction made with
sheet, beams, frames and sandwich panels; it mainly provides the
passengers cabin fuel, hydraulics, dynamic components, landing gear, flight
controls and engine installation. The top side of the centre fuselage is
completed with the upper deck/engine fairings and cowlings. The upper deck
fairings are manufactured in composite materials. The sponsons are located
at the end of the center fuselage.
REAR FUSELAGE
The rear fuselage is a metallic semi-monocoque construction made with
sheet, beams, frames and sandwich panels; it mainly provides the baggage
compartment, the avionics installation and the engine installation. The top
side of the rear fuselage is completed with the engine fairings and cowlings.