Strength tests of Viper SD-4 according to the UL- 2 and LTF UL regulations

At the end of 2009, under the supervision of Mr. Václav Chvála, Eng., Chief Inspector for ULL equipment of the Amateur Aviation Association of the Czech Republic, we successfully carried out tests of the strength of the plane’s structure under various loads. The tests included the strength tests of the fuselage, wings, ailerons, flaps, empennage, landing gear, engine mount, and control system according to the Czech UL-2 and German LTF UL regulations. The strength of the wing was tested until its break, which occurred at the ultimate load of 5.3 g x 1.5 and the maximum take-off weight of 472.5 kg. The strength tests of the empennage were carried out with various prescribed loading combinations. The test of the landing gear also included a drop test.

The strength tests of the plane were successful and have proved that Viper SD-4 meets all prescribed conditions for the structural strength in accordance with the mentioned regulations.

In the following photo documentation you can see the tests of individual parts as part of the tests of the structural strength of the plane under various loads


Strength test of the plane’s wing, stressed by bending and twisting

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria96c8aeda6a

Strength test of the wing flaps

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria83fd337363

Strength test of the wing box, front part of the fuselage and engine mount

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria68a2111eb7

Strength test of the empennage and rear part of the fuselage

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleriab942cd2a2a

Strength test of the control system

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleriae9833b118f

Strength test of the harness anchoring points

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria4a6b0ea7d2

Strength test of the tow hook

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria8131093a29

Drop test

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://www.tomarkaero.com/en/production/strength-tests.html#sigProGalleria1afdb4e141