An analytical procedure was used to predict the noise transmission into the cabin of a twin engine general aviation aircraft. This model was then used to optimize the interior A weighted noise levels to an average value of about 85 dBA. The surface pressure noise spectral levels were selected utilizing experimental flight data and empirical predictions. The add on treatments considered in this optimization study include aluminum honeycomb panels, constrained layer damping tape, porous acoustic blankets, acoustic foams, septum barriers and limp trim panels which are isolated from the vibration of the main sidewall structure. To reduce the average noise level in the cabin from about 102 kBA (baseline) to 85 dBA (optimized), the added weight of the noise control treatment is about 2% of the total gross takeoff weight of the aircraft.


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    Title :

    Design of sidewall treatment of cabin noise control of a twin engine turboprop aircraft


    Contributors:
    Vaicaitis, R. (author) / Slazak, M. (author)

    Publication date :

    1983-12-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :