The dynamic stability and performance implications of piston-to-turboprop engine modernization of a light aircraft for general aviation

• Autorzy: Marcinkiewicz, Ewa
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper explores the influence of engine modernization on the dynamic stability and performance of a general aviation aircraft. Utilizing an integral mathematical model, the study conducts a comparative analysis of the I-23 Manager piston-engine aircraft and its modified I-31T turboprop version, examining changes in aircraft dynamics depending on the power plant type. The modernization necessitated a redesign of the nose section of the fuselage, resulting in alterations to the external shape and flight properties of the aircraft. The research evaluates various dynamic stability parameters, including phugoid, short period, Dutch roll, roll, and spiral modes, under different flight conditions. Results indicate minimal changes in aerodynamic characteristics due to the engine type, yet significant improvements are observed in efficiency, noise reduction, and operational costs. The impact of the propulsion unit on the dynamic stability of the light aircraft was assessed as insignificant, suggesting that the strategy of modernizing an existing piston-driven aircraft by switching to a turboprop drive is indeed promising. With appropriate initial design assumptions, a modern turbine aircraft with strong flight qualities can be efficiently modernized in this way, without compromising the good flying properties of the existing plane. The outcomes are validated against flight tests, reinforcing the viability of integrating more sustainable and efficient propulsion systems into light aircraft. This study may therefore inform future design and regulatory decisions, providing a perspective on the implications of engine upgrades in the general aviation sector.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

flight dynamics; dynamic stability; aerodynamic derivatives; aircraft modes of motion; equations of motion; stability criteria

• Czasopismo: Transactions on Aerospace Research
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Nr 3 (276)
• Strony: 13--42
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 50 poz., fot., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Marcinkiewicz, Ewa

• Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation, Al. Krakowska 110/114, 02-256 Warsaw, Poland,

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DOI

10.2478/tar-2024-0014