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composite

Definição1: Composites are made up of two or more distinct materials that when combined are better (i.e., stronger, tougher, and/or more durable) than each would be separately. Unlike alloys, composite materials are anisotropic and use fiber or whiskers is a bonding matrix. Most common composites used in aircraft are carbon composites and superplastics, which are lighter, cheaper, stronger, and less prone to corrosion.
Fonte1: KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2: INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Airport services manual: part 5: removal of disabled aircraft. 4th ed. Montreal, 2009. (Doc. 9137 AN/898).
Contexto: Hazardous materials at an accident/incident site can include various aircraft parts made from composite materials and dangerous goods being carried as cargo. Another example of hazardous material is depleted uranium, which is sometimes used for balance weights. Cracked, broken and torn metals also present significant hazards from their sharp and jagged edges. In most cases these materials present no dangers to the removal team in their serviceable state. However, composite aircraft materials must be approached with caution when they are broken, torn or burned. Most manufacturers’ ARMs will identify the location of any composite materials on the aircraft.
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