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Advanced Propulsion Systems Study for General Aviation Aircraft

20030062917 · NASA · 2003

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Overview

This study defines a family of advanced technology Stratified Charge Rotary Engines (SCRE) appropriate for the enablement of the development of a new generation of general aviation aircraft. High commonality, affordability, and environmental compatibility are considerations influencing the family…

Publisher
NASA
Document
20030062917
Year
2003
Pages
176
Chapters
166

Key points

  • The study defines a family of advanced technology Stratified Charge Rotary Engines (SCRE) for general aviation aircraft.
  • The SCRE family includes three engines in the 70 Series and two engines in the 170 Series, with a power range of 125 to 2500 HP.
  • Key considerations for the SCRE family include high commonality, affordability, and environmental compatibility.
  • The study examines mission requirements, TBO, FAA Certification, engine development cycles, and costs.
  • Comparisons are made to current and projected reciprocating and turbine engine configurations in the 125 to 1000 HP class.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of the Advanced Propulsion Systems Study?

The study focuses on defining a family of advanced technology Stratified Charge Rotary Engines (SCRE) for general aviation aircraft.

What types of engines are included in the SCRE family?

The SCRE family includes three engines in the 70 Series (one, two, and four rotor) and two engines in the 170 Series (two and four rotor).

What power range do the SCRE engines cover?

The SCRE engines cover a wide power range from 125 to 2500 HP.

What considerations are taken into account for the SCRE engines?

Considerations include high commonality, affordability, and environmental compatibility.

What comparisons are made in the study?

The study provides comparisons to current and projected reciprocating and turbine engine configurations in the 125 to 1000 HP class.

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13. ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 words) This study defines a family of advanced technology Stratified Charge Rotary Engines (SCRE) appropriate for the enablement of the development of a new generation of general aviation aircraft. High commonality, affordability, and environmental compatibility are considerations influencing the family composition and ratings. The SCRE family is comprised of three engines in the 70 Series (40 in. displacement per rotor), i.e. one, two, and four rotor and two engines in the 170 Series (105 in. displacement per rotor), i.e., two and four rotor. The two rotor engines are considered the primary engines in each series. A wide power range is considered covering 125 to 2500 HP through growth and com- pounding/dual pac considerations. Mission requirements, TBO, FAA Certification, engine development cycles, and costs are examined. Comparisons to current and projected reciprocating and turbine engine configurations in the 125 to 1000 HP class are provided. Market impact, estimated sales, and U.S. job creation (R&D, manufacturing and infractures) are examined.

14. SUBJECT TERMS 15. NUMBER OF PAGES Stratified charge; Rotary engine; Aircraft; Propulsion; General aviation; Engine 16. PRICE CODE 19. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION 18. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION 17. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION 20. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT OF ABSTRACT OF THIS PAGE OF REPORT Unclassified Unclassified Unclassified NSN 7540-01-280-5500 Standard Form 298 (Rev. 2-89) Prescribed by ANSI Std. Z39-18 298-102

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Document details

Doc number
20030062917
Publisher
NASA
Year
2003
Pages
176
File size
43 MB
Chapters
166