Description / Abstract:
This Aerospace Information Report (AIR) provides information on
systems integration rigs, commonly referred to as “Iron Birds” for
aerospace applications.
a. It includes background historical information including
descriptions of Iron Birds produced to date, important component
elements and selection rationale, hydraulic system design and
operational modes and illustrates the design approaches to be
considered.
b. It provides illustrations of the various systems that should
be considered for Iron Bird testing in the development phase and
utilization during the production program.
c. It includes recommendations for simulation, component
development tests, system integration and lessons learned.
Purpose
The information conveyed in this AIR is intended to help
aircraft systems designers to design and developIron Birds for
Aerospace applications. The document describes the design
approaches that should be consideredand provides descriptions of
Iron Birds produced to date on various commercial and military
programs.