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Advanced general aviation engine/airframe integration study

19820014394 · NASA · 1982

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Overview

A comparison of the in-airframe performance and efficiency of the advanced engine concepts is presented. The results indicate that the proposed advanced engines can significantly improve the performance and economy of general aviation airplanes. The engine found to be most promising is the highly…

Publisher
NASA
Document
19820014394
Year
1982
Pages
134
Chapters
3

Key points

  • The study compared four advanced general aviation engine concepts under NASA Contract NAS3-22220.
  • The highly advanced rotary combustion (Wankel) engine was identified as the most promising due to its low weight and fuel consumption.
  • The study aimed to establish a fair comparison of in-airframe performance and efficiency of the advanced engine concepts.
  • Errors in the turbine engine data were identified post-study, but these did not affect its ranking despite performance improvements.
  • Factors such as weight, fuel use, and performance were considered in ranking the engine candidates.
Frequently asked questions
What was the objective of the advanced general aviation engine/airframe integration study?

The objective was to establish a fair comparison of the in-airframe performance and efficiency of the advanced engine concepts.

Which engine was found to be the most promising in the study?

The highly advanced version of a rotary combustion (Wankel) engine was found to be the most promising due to its low weight and fuel consumption.

What types of engines were evaluated in the study?

The study evaluated spark ignition engines, diesel engines, rotary engines, and turbine engines.

How did the errors in turbine engine data affect the study's conclusions?

The errors were identified after the main study, but a follow-up study showed that the improvements did not affect the turbine engine's ranking.

What factors were considered in ranking the engine candidates?

Factors included weight, fuel use, performance, and installation capabilities.

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX A

NI_rERICAL RESULTS

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APPENDIX B Acquisition Cost Analysis Method Total airplane acquisition cost is the total of materials cost, labor cost, development cost, factory profit, dealer markup and optional equipment costs.

Materials cost is the sum of engine cost, airframe cost, standard avionics cost and additional equipment costs.

Engine Cost Airframe weight X airframe cost per pound Standard avionics cost Additional equipment cost Total materials costs Engine cost was treated parametrically because reliable cost data were not available for the advanced engines. Airframe weight was estimated by subtracting the weights of the engine, standard avionics and additional equipment from the empty weight of the airplane. The current cost per pound of airframe materials was used in the estimate. Additional equipment includes items which are not produced by the airframe manufacturer (tires, fasteners, upholstery_ etc.)

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An eighty percent learning curve (c : .3219) was used to determine manhour D expenditure, and current labor cost rates were used to detemmine labor costs per airplane. An eighty percent learning curve implies that the second (or i lO00th) airframe requires 80% of the manbours required to produce the first (or 5OOth) airframe.

The development cost per airplane was estimated based on the airframe weight, the anticipated production run, and the current cost of developing a pound of airframe.

Total cost per airplane to the factory is the sum of materials cost, labor cost and development costs. Factory profit, dealer markup and optional equipment costs are added to the factory cost to arrive at total selling price (acquisition cost).

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APPENDIX C

APPENDIX C

Engine Ranking System

The items considered in ranking the advanced engines were: I •

Mission fuel weight

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3. Time to climb to 25000 feet.

4.

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Multi-fuel capability

The first t.hree factors, fuel weight, empty weight, and time to climb, were

computed as ratios of the baseline englne/airframe capabilities to the

advanced engine/alrframe capabilities. The ratios were established for the

fixed mission singles and the fixed mission twins.

Weighting factors were applied to the ratios to indicate the relative

importance of each item in the ranking procedure. A factor of forty was

applied to the mission fuel and the empty weight ratios. A factor of twenty

was applied to the time to climb ratio.

Installation efficiency was quantified as follows: I •

One (I) point was awarded for an engine which provided a nose

baggage compartment (single) or a reduction of frontal area from the

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One or two points were awarded for a reduction in cooling drag. The

decision to award one or two polnts depended on the magnitude of the

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(real or perceived). This factor was to account for items such as

mounting difficulties, accessory locations and overall engine

layout.

Points for multi-fuel capability were awarded as follows:

0 if an engine burned only avgas

I if an engine burned only JPt fuel

2 if an engine was multi-fuel

A weighting factor of three (3) was applied to the installation efficiency and

the multi fuel capability.

The above quantities and ratios were used to produce a ranking number as

RN : 40 RMF + 40 RMTWT + 20 RTC c + 3 IIE+ 3 IMC

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RN : ranking number

baseline airplane mission fuel

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advanced engine airplane mission fuel

RMTWT = baseline airplaneempty_weight

advanced engine airplane empty weight

baseline airplane time to climb

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advanced engine airplane time to climb

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total of multifuel capability points.

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provide a final ranking number for each engine.

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REFERENCES

Anon.; "GASP - General Aviation Synthesis Program Volumes I - VII", NASA

CR152303, January 1978.

Stuckas, Kenneth J.; "Advanced Technology Spark Ignition Aircraft Piston

Engine Design Study", NASAS CR165162, November 1980.

. Brouwers, Alex P.; "186 KW Lightweight Deisel Aircraft Engine Design

Study", NASA CR3261, April 1980.

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Smith, R. and E. H. Bensteln; "Advanced General Aviation Turbine Engine

(GATE) Study", NASA CR159624, June 1978.

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Doc number
19820014394
Publisher
NASA
Year
1982
Pages
134
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Chapters
3