摘要 |
What follows is a description of a method of fabricating a composite assembly. In particular, the composite assembly comprises an aerodynamic rotor blade assembly which is fabricated utilizing a single matched die mold. Before utilizing the single matched die mold, the aft fairing structure of the composite blade assembly is formed. This aft fairing structure is uniquely characterized in that it includes not only the typical elements of an aft fairing structure of the composite blade, but the spar heel as well. The aft fairing structure thusly formed is then placed into the single matched die mold with the spar, nose block, cap member and deicing blanket, or with various subassemblies thereof, and the various parts brought into engagement and secured to each other in the single matched die mold through the application of heat and pressure. |