A framework to estimate the performance and associated uncertainty of modified configurations of certified aircraft is applied to the X-57 Maxwell aircraft. In previous theoretical studies, the framework was shown to predict performance and uncertainty bounds accurately. The X-57 Maxwell is an experimental aircraft designed to demonstrate the benefits of distributed electric propulsion through a series of four incremental modifications to a Tecnam P2006T aircraft. The available models and data are first shown to be within the application domain of the framework. We then apply the framework to two X-57 Maxwell modifications. We compare the estimated performance and associated uncertainties against the airworthiness criteria. The results indicate that the framework is a promising tool for the certification by analysis workflow. We expect the framework to reduce and supplement the flight testing required to show compliance to airworthiness certification criteria for a modified configuration.


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    Title :

    Application of Framework for Estimating Performance and Associated Uncertainty for Modified Aircraft Configurations Using NASA's X-57 Maxwell


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    Conference:

    AIAA SciTech Forum ; 2023 ; National Harbor, MD, US


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English