High payoff technologies for a year 2000 regenerative cycle turboprop engine were identified for a 19 passenger commuter aircraft application. A series of engines incorporating eight levels of advanced technologies were studied and their impact on aircraft performance was evaluated. Four advanced technologies are recommended to achieve a potential reduction in fuel burn of 38.3 percent. At $1.00 per gallon fuel price, a potential direct operating cost (DOC) benefit of 12.5 percent is obtained. At $2.00 per gallon, the potential DOC benefit increases to 17.0 percent.


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    Title :

    Small engine technology payoffs for future commuter aircraft


    Contributors:
    Kaehler, H. (author) / Schneider, W. (author)

    Publication date :

    1986-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English