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SAE AIR1703 Revision A, December 1, 2012
In-Flight Thrust Determination
Description / Abstract:
In-Flight Thrust Determination, SAE AIR1703 reviews the major aspects of processes that may be used for the determination of in-flight thrust (IFT). It includes discussions of basic definitions, analytical and ground test methods to predict installed thrust of a given propulsion system, and methods to gather data and calculate thrust of the propulsion system during the flight development program of the aircraft. Much of the treatment is necessarily brief due to space limitations. This document and the British Ministry/Industry Drag Analysis Panel (MIDAP) Guide (Reference 1.11), which SAE Committee E-33 used as a starting point, can be used to understand the processes and limitations involved in the determination of in-flight thrust. Application to a specific in-flight thrust determination program will require the use of many important assumptions not fully developed in this document, and these assumptions must be evaluated during the conduct of the program.
The determination of in-flight thrust is a complex process. Success depends upon careful planning and meticulous attention to detail throughout the test program. It is important that the participants involved (engine and airframe manufacturers, military service, government agency, etc.) agree at the outset on the definitions and the methods to be used for demonstration. Provisions for flexibility and redundant methods are important to provide for unforeseen difficulties with a particular method.
Purpose
There are no industry or government standards for determining in-flight thrust or associated uncertainty at present. The purpose of this Aerospace Informational Report (AIR) is to present information and guidance on the selection of methodologies to predict and assess propulsion system thrust during flight development programs of conventional aircraft employing turbofan or turbojet engines. The document is intended to be used as a technical guide, not as a standard or legal document. A companion document, SAE AIR1678 (Reference 1.2), presents procedures for the estimation of uncertainty of in-flight thrust determination. Both documents describe comprehensive procedures and tasks for implementing the methodologies. Each program would select those tasks that are appropriate to meet its particular objectives.
The determination of in-flight thrust is a complex process. Success depends upon careful planning and meticulous attention to detail throughout the test program. It is important that the participants involved (engine and airframe manufacturers, military service, government agency, etc.) agree at the outset on the definitions and the methods to be used for demonstration. Provisions for flexibility and redundant methods are important to provide for unforeseen difficulties with a particular method.
Purpose
There are no industry or government standards for determining in-flight thrust or associated uncertainty at present. The purpose of this Aerospace Informational Report (AIR) is to present information and guidance on the selection of methodologies to predict and assess propulsion system thrust during flight development programs of conventional aircraft employing turbofan or turbojet engines. The document is intended to be used as a technical guide, not as a standard or legal document. A companion document, SAE AIR1678 (Reference 1.2), presents procedures for the estimation of uncertainty of in-flight thrust determination. Both documents describe comprehensive procedures and tasks for implementing the methodologies. Each program would select those tasks that are appropriate to meet its particular objectives.
SAE AIR1703 Revision A, December 1, 2012
In-Flight Thrust Determination