BAE Systems Composite Structures is a leading supplier of advanced composite components and composite assemblies for military and aerospace applications.

Manufacturing Capabilities Include:

Composite Structures specializes in the design and manufacture of highly engineered components that utilize composite materials in their construction. Fabrication Techniques include:

Engineering Capabilities Include:

• Design - Pro- Engineer 'Wildfire' and CATIA v 4.5 and v 4.24 Release 11
• Analysis - FEA Capabilities include MSC PATRAN v 2001/A-FEA / NASTRAN v 2001
• Test and Qualification - An extensive test lab allows for on-site testing including; static and fatigue testing under conditions elevated/low temperature, and humidity

Mechanical Qualifications Include:

• ISO 9001:2000
• AS9100: Rev B
• Nadcap - AS 7114 - NDT
• Nadcap - AS 7118 - Composite Fabrication
• FAA Approved Repair Station - K9KR481Y

Materials Include:

• Reinforcing Material
  - Carbon/Graphite
  - Glass
  - Aramid
• Resin Matrices
  - Epoxy
  - Bismaleimide
  - Polyimide

BAE Systems Composite Structures designs and/or fabricates a wide range of composite assemblies for defense and commercial applications.

Products include:

• V-22 Osprey Engine Nacelles and Wing Fences for Bell Helicopter
• MH-47 IR Suppressor Duct for Rolls Royce
• H-1 Turned Exhaust System Bell Helicopter
• Boeing 737 Thrust Reverser Hinge Kits and Fairings for Boeing and Spirit Aerospace
• Airbus APU Exhaust Ducting for Honeywell
• Engine Bypass Duct for Honeywell
• Model 20 Airborne Camera Body for Wescam
• Internal Magazine Panels for Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon for BAE Systems
• Composite Missile Canisters for BAE Systems
• Compression Molded Parts for 737,747, 777 and 787 for Spirit Aerospace
• Aircraft Seat components for B/E Aerospace

General Manager
BAE Systems
Composite Structures
1195 Columbia Ave.
Brea, California 92821-2928
Phone: 714-990-6300 ext. 4070
Fax: 714-671-1806
michael.rowan@baesystems.com