ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ON THE USE OF GELLED FUELS IN JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT.
Abstract
A previous study described the technical aspects of using gelled or emulsified fuel in a DC-8-62 commercial jet transport and identified associated problems. This study examined the economics of jet fleet conversion to the use of 2 percent gelled fuel. Based on the technical findings, a DC-8-62 modification program was outlined, costed, and analyzed. Based on the DC-8-62 analysis, it was estimated that conversion and operation for the ten years 1972-81 of all U.S. air carrier jet passenger airplanes would add about four billion dollars to their operating costs for the decade. This is approximately a 4.5 percent increase to total operating costs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0708840
Entities
People
- A. T. Peacock
- H. D. Whallon
- L. D. Christensen
Organizations
- Douglas