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Development of an Aircraft Composite Propeller
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Abstract
The current aircraft noise regulations effected the design of propellers where tip speeds were reduced to meet these regulations. Reduced tip speeds were accomplished by reducing propeller rpm and/or propeller diameter. To retain propeller performance, diameters were increased, or the number of blades increased, respectively. These changes effected the propeller weight drastically.
A composite propeller blade has been developed that is significantly lighter than a blade fabricated from aluminum.
Additional advantages of the composite blade is strength and maintenance characteristics.
Considerable testing was accomplished to demonstrate the strength and fatigue characteristics of the blade.
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Citation
Harlamert, W. and Edinger, R., "Development of an Aircraft Composite Propeller," SAE Technical Paper 790579, 1979, https://doi.org/10.4271/790579.Also In
References
- E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company “Kevlar 49 Data Manual” October 1977
- Hamilton Standard “Generalized Method od Propeller Performance Estimation”
- Hamilton Standard “Generalized Propeller Noise Estimating Procedures” July 1971