Single engine turboprop aeroplane class in small air transport

Bakunowicz, Jerzy

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to present the analysis of introduction of single engine turbo-prop aeroplane class in terms of certification specifications and flight crew licensing regulations. Design/methodology/approach: Following the results of flight testing and additional performance and sizing calculations, the proposed class was placed among the existing aeroplane taxonomy in terms of performance, flight loads, mass penalty, fuel economy and several other factors. Concerning small air transport initiative, the new class was tried to be placed as a starting point in commercial pilot career. Findings: The paper points the potential market for single engine turbopropeller aeroplanes and lists today obstacles in wider introduction. Therefore, remarks about required change of regulations and requirements for design process, as well as for crew licensing, are underlined. Practical implications: The results of the study would be helpful in preliminary design of a new low-power turboprop aeroplane, as well as during tailoring the certification specifications. Originality/value: The approach presented in this paper is a detailed extension of an original idea presented by author for the first time during Clean Sky/small air transport workshop.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 16, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Jun 12, 2018
• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2018
• Deposit Date: Mar 7, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 2, 2018
• Journal: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
• Print ISSN: 1748-8842
• Electronic ISSN: 1758-4213
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 90
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 1033-1041
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-01-2017-0009
• Keywords: Small Air Transport (SAT), turboprop aeroplane, flight training, aeroplane performance
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/867320
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-01-2017-0009
• Additional Information: Additional Information : This is the accepted version of the article published in Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. The final version is available at https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-01-2017-0009
• Contract Date: Mar 7, 2018