Project:
Develop the redesign of the Columbia Helicopter Model 107 Pilot and Co-Pilot Doors
Customer:
Columbia Helicopters
Services Performed:
PEI provided structural design of the Columbia Helicopter Model 107 Pilot and Co-Pilot Doors.
Engineering Design:
- Developed 3-D model in SolidWorks
- Detailed design and modeling of fuselage components (frame, upper and lower door panels)
- Detailed design and modeling of non-fuselage components (attachments, mounts, latches, etc.)
- Evaluated pro and cons of each design considering strength, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
- Generated detailed component, assembly, and installation drawings
- Installation and assembly Bill-of-Material generation
- Manufacturing and tooling support
- Final CDR presentation
- Weekly teleconferences with and an on-site visit at Columbia Helicopter in Portland, OR