Certification programme of airframe primary structure composite part with environmental simulation

The composite bulkhead was designed and manufactured during the development of a new small Czech air carrier with pressurized fuselage. The bulkhead is honeycomb structure with carbon/epoxy skin. The technical and operational testing conditions, test facility possibilities and follow-up details related to the structure certification are stated. Results from residual strength test and results from advanced non-destructive testing are presented (Shearography method).