The Evolution and Development Status of the ALF 502 Turbofan Engine Lycoming Div., The Avco Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Dickey, T.A., author.

Conference Name:

National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1972-10-02 : San Diego, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1972

Summary:

The factors influencing the design of the ALF 502 engine are reviewed in context with explanations and some retrospective comments.Early experiments are outlined, followed by a more detailed account of the intense short-term development which culminated in the Pre-Flight Rating Test.The conclusion reached is that, in the 6000 to 8000 lb. thrust class, the economy and rapid availability achieved by combining a carefully tailored fan module with a simple, well proven core engine of modest pressure ratio can outweigh the advantages of higher cycle efficiency obtainable with a more complex machine

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Publisher Number:

720840

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license