Investigation of The Fatigue Behavior of Gyrocopter Propellers Produced From 6061 T6 Aluminium Alloy

Abstract

In the aviation sector, the production of propeller-driven aircraft is being accelerated due to the increase in passenger numbers, the possibility of transportation for shorter distances, and the reduction in costs in aircraft designs. Gyrocopter vehicles, which have recently begun to be used in aviation, have significant potential in the near future. The demand for these air vehicles in the aviation sector is growing due to their ability to operate in relatively short ranges, their low operational and maintenance costs. Generally, the systems that most significantly reduce costs in these aircraft are propellers. The technological advancements in material science have facilitated innovative solutions in the design and manufacturing of propellers from a wide range of materials. The combination of nanotechnology and materials science has been achieved alongside ongoing innovations in these two evolving technologies. In this study, samples of propellers produced from 6061 T6 Aluminium Alloy, were produced with a special extrusion model and were then subjected to fatigue, tensile, and hardness tests. The mechanical standards of the produced propellers were examined to determine whether the desired flight configurations could be achieved.

Keywords

• Gyrocopter
• 6061 T6 Aluminium Alloy
• Propeller
• Mechanical properties
• Fatigue Behavior

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