Accession Number:

AD0270188

Title:

A STUDY OF PARAMETERS THAT MEASURE THE AIRWORTHINESS OF GAS-TURBINE-POWERED CIVIL AIRCRAFT, TO RESEARCH DIVISION, AVIATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE, FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST COLUMBUS OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• BAGBY,F.L.
• GROVER,H.J.

Report Date:

1961-07-31

Pagination or Media Count:

1.0

Abstract:

A research study was conducted to relate measureable parameters to the airworthiness of gasturbine-powered civil aircraft. The measurable parameters associated with the airframe, propulsion systems, mechanical systems, and electrical and electronic systems were included. Trendanalysis techniques can be used to indicate malperformance and predict some incipient mechanical failures for gas-turbine power plants and for some of the mechanical systems. A limited knowledge of materials and their modes of failure impeded the identification of useful parameters for most mechanical and electromechanical systems and for airframe elements. Author

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• *FUEL SYSTEMS
• *HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
• *LANDING GEAR
• *NAVIGATION COMPUTERS
• *PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
• AIRFRAMES
• AIRCRAFT ENGINES
• AUTOMATIC PILOTS
• COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT
• COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
• GAS TURBINES
• MECHANICS
• THERMODYNAMICS
• TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• VERTICAL TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE