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Installed Outdoor Engine Testing
- Aerospace Standard
- AIR5301A
- Revised
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English
Scope
This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) was written because of the growing interest in aircraft installed outdoor engine testing by the Federal Aviation Administration, airlines, charter/commercial operators, cargo carriers, engine manufacturers and overhaul and repair stations. This document was developed by a broad cross section of personnel from the aviation industry and government agencies and includes information obtained from a survey of a variety of operators of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and research of aircraft and engine maintenance manuals.
Rationale
This revision is being issued to update the information contained in the report where necessary and to add information regarding the provision of facilities that can be used for outdoor on-wing testing.
This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) has been written to develop an understanding of the principle differences between installed (or on-wing) outdoor engine testing and tests that are typically undertaken in a purpose build engine test cell for the engine removed from the airframe. Because of these differences it is necessary to outline firstly the limitations of outdoor on-wing testing and to explain what these are based upon. Typically, these limitations can be environmental or can be equipment limited, but in some cases measurements undertaken in a test cell are at present impractical for on-wing testing. The report information has been developed through a broad research of industry specialists and review of specialist airframe maintenance manuals and technical documents that describe the processes currently used for such tests. In order to illustrate the typical scope of on-wing outdoor testing, this paper uses some specific airframe and engine examples for turbofan, turboprop and helicopter tests. These give guidance regarding a wide range of considerations necessary for successful outdoor on-wing testing, however, appropriate and accurate data for any tests should always be obtained from the equipment manufacturer prior to undertaking any test activity. The paper also covers the practical benefits of installed outdoor testing and gives examples, many of which relate to time and cost, but also the benefit of the engine being mounted on the airframe, and as a consequence while undertaking the tests, utilizing the actual services and controls that will be used in flight.
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Topic
Data Sets - Support Documents
Title | Description | Download |
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Table 1 | Advantages of on-the-wing engine testing | |
Table 2 | Disadvantages of on-the-wing engine testing | |
Table 3 | Power plant test list | |
Table 4 | Typical design requirements for electronic data display systems | |
Table 5 | Typical flight line tester specifications | |
Table 6 | Typical engine on-board-condition-monitoring system parameters for ground testing |
Issuing Committee
EG-1E Gas Turbine Test Facilities and Equipment
The SAE EG-1E, Gas Turbine Engine Test Facilities & Equipment committee addresses all facets of test facility design, operation, maintenance, calibration and measurement, relating to gas turbine engine testing. The group is dedicated to creating, preparing, and maintaining all relevant specifications, standards, and requirements in this field.
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