RE-ENGINING FOR SAFAT-03

Abstract

The engine is one of key factors to increasing the performance and improving the economics of aircraft. The most recent phenomenon in the industry, again engine driven, is a growing importance placed on the re-engining of in-service aircraft. The ever increasing cost of new aircraft the outstanding durability of aircraft now in service and the significant increase in both aircraft performance and economy provided by newly available engines makes re-engining a viable cost effective approach for the aircraft user. This thesis a re-engining of SAFAT-03, which is a single engine propeller driven trainer aircraft, the re-engining is attracted from operational cost view point and economical aspects. The performance evaluation and installation of the engine as well as the weight and balance calculation have been covered in this work. The selected engine was AUSTRO AE 300. Which is a turbocharged 4 cylinders geared piston engine equipped with fuel injection system. This work gives a predictable result, the engine power increased after 9000ft. by 32% and the specific fuel consumption Reduced by 45%. Beside the fuel type changed from Avgas to Diesel which is a lower cost making the new engine a cost effective solution for the SAFAT-03. The outcomes from these project are the SAFAT 03 applicable for AE300 and its gives better operation cost and more range and endurance. . After all the required submissions have been made, the CAA must verify these data. Only then does it issue an STC, which is an authorization to manufacture and install the modification.