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A simulation study of the low-speed characteristics of a light twin with an engine-outPotential safety advantages provided by the two engines on a light twin aircraft are not realized in practice as evidenced by recent engine-failure accident statistics. These statistics showed twice the fatality rate from engine failure for twins as for single-engine aircraft. The statistics showed also that one-half of the fatal engine-out accidents involved a stall. An improvement of the low-speed engine-out characteristics is, therefore, needed. An investigation of the engine-out characteristics of light twin-engine aircraft is currently being conducted as part of the comprehensive stall/spin program for general aviation aircraft. The present study is concerned with the first phase of this program. The primary objective of this study is to advance the understanding of the basic flight dynamics and piloting problems for an engine-out condition. An all-digital computer system was used in the conducted simulation study.
Document ID
19830060733
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stewart, E. C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Moul, T. M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Brown, P. W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1983
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 83-2128
Accession Number
83A41951
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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