McDonnell Douglas estimates new sealant will reduce C-17 costs

Accountants for the C-17 airlifter program say a new rivet coating can save $2.2 million on construction of each new Globemaster III, according to McDonnell Douglas. A pre-coated dry sealant for titanium pins and aluminum rivets has been developed by the McDonnell Douglas' Military Transport Div...

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