Accession Number:

ADA021079

Title:

Feasibility Study of C-141A Fuel Conservation through Aft C. G. Operations.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun-Dec 75,

Corporate Author:

LOCKHEED-GEORGIA CO MARIETTA

Personal Author(s):

• Peele,James R.

Report Date:

1975-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

133.0

Abstract:

This report is a feasibility study of the potential fuel savings resulting from the operation of the C-141 aircraft loaded and flown in a more aft c.g. condition than has been practiced in past operations. The study included a survey of actual operations at Charleston and Travis Air Force Bases, a review of C-141 aircraft loading histories taken from Weight and Balance Clearance Form F data, and analyses of changes in cruise drag, handling qualities and flight controls, fuel management sequencing, and service life associated with the operation of the C-141 aircraft at the most-aft, currently-authorized c.g. position and beyond this position. Results are presented in terms of c.g. operational limits and associated fuelcost savings.

Descriptors:

• *FUEL CONSUMPTION
• *JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• CENTER OF GRAVITY
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• FLIGHT LOADS
• DRAG REDUCTION
• COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Transport Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE