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Autogas Flight Test in a Cessna 150 Airplane
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Abstract
Because of the availability and cost problems in supplying 80 grade aviation gas to the users, and because of the high maintenance costs and lowered reliability when using 100LL aviation gasoline in 80 octane, aircraft engines, flight tests were conducted to determine airworthiness of the aircraft and compliance with Federal Air Regulations when using automobile gasoline.
On the basis of these tests, FAA approval has been given for the use of unleaded regular automobile gasoline for all Cessna 150 airplanes powered with Teledyne Continental Motors 100 hp. engines. No changes were required to the airframe, engine or operation of the aircraft.
Citation
Zeisloft, H., "Autogas Flight Test in a Cessna 150 Airplane," SAE Technical Paper 830706, 1983, https://doi.org/10.4271/830706.Also In
References
- “The Impact of Petroleum, Synthetic, and Cryogenic Fuels on Civil Aviation,” Charles L. Blake. Available through NTIS
- “FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR NUMBER AC91-33” >Use of alternate grades of aviation gasoline for grade 80/87.
- DOE/BETC/PPS-76/1 thru 81/3 Motor Gasolines Ella Mae Shelton Bartlesville Energy Technology Center P.O. Box 1398, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
- SAE Report 541 “Recommendations For Fuel System Design For Personal Aircraft with Regard to Vapor Lock” York LL. Hundere A. California Research Corp. Coit R.A. Shell Development Company 1950
- Al Hundere, Alcor, in AOPA Pilot Magazine 48
- FAA Service Difficulty Program tab run on Cessna 150, with TCM 0-200A engine, Marvel-Schebler carburetor Code 7322. Available from AOPA, P.O. Box 19244, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- FAA Advisory Circular Number AC20-24 Method of approval of alternate fuels and lubricants.