Flight test method for the determination of reciprocating engine cooling requirementsIt is pointed out that the effective cooling of aircraft reciprocating engines is still a problem area for the general aviation industry. Miley et al. (1981) have reported the results of an investigation of problems associated with cooling and installation aerodynamics. A description is given of a flight test procedure which was developed in connection with the considered investigation. It is shown that the test procedure provides valid cooling requirements data for a particular installation. The data are in terms of easily measurable parameters. The employment of the test procedure, which is based on the NACA cooling correlation method, can lead to more effective cooling installations and the solution of existing cooling problems.
Document ID
19820030343
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Miley, S. J. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Cross, E. J., Jr. (Texas A & M University College Station, TX, United States)
Lawrence, D. L. (Piper Aircraft Corp. Lakeland, FL, United States)