The major thrust of NASA's nonturbine general aviation engine programs is directed toward (1) reduced specific fuel consumption, (2) improved fuel tolerance; and (3) emission reduction. Current and planned future programs in such areas as lean operation, improved fuel management, advanced cooling techniques and advanced engine concepts, are described. These are expected to lay the technology base, by the mid to latter 1980's, for engines whose total fuel costs are as much as 30% lower than today's conventional engines.
General aviation energy-conservation research programs at NASA-Lewis Research Center
Conf. on Energy Conserv. in Gen. Aviation ; 1977 ; Kalamazoo, MI, United States
1977-01-01
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English