Abstract: A transmission assembly includes a composite transmission component with a tailored coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The composite transmission component is fabricated from graphite axial fibers and S-glass bias fibers that are oriented at a bias angle to the graphite axial fibers. The composite transmission component is located adjacent to a second composite transmission component and a metal transmission component. A first CTE of the composite transmission component is tailored to a CTE of the second composite component. A second CTE of the composite transmission component is tailored to a metal CTE of the metal transmission component. The first and second CTE are tailored by utilizing graphite axial fibers and S-glass bias fibers, or two other different types of fibers, and by controlling the bias angle. The tailored first and second CTE minimize thermal strain and maintain a tight fit between the components.

Abstract: A process for forming an aircraft control surface in the form of a spoiler from a fiber/resin composite is disclosed. The trailing edge is compression molded by applying pressure on the mold. The leading edge is thick walled in the form of a torsion box and is molded by an internal pressurizable bladder.