Some Characteristics of Automotive Gasolines and their Performance in a Light Aircraft Engine.
Abstract
The primary purpose of this extensive test effort was to observe real-time operational performance characteristics associated with automotive grade fuel utilized by piston engine powered light general aviation aircraft. In fulfillment of this effort, baseline engine operations were established with 100LL aviation grade fuel followed by four blends of automotive grade fuel. A comprehensive - sea - level - static test cell/flight test data collection and evaluation effort was conducted to review operational characteristics of a carburated light aircraft piston engine as related to fuel volatility, fuel temperature, and fuel system pressure. Sea - level - static test cell engines operations were conducted utilizing an AVCO Lycoming 0-320 engine connected to an eddy current dynamometer which facilitated data collection under various engine load conditions. In addition, real-time inflight performance data was obtained utilizing a Cessna 150/Continental 0-200A engine, while operating on test fuels No. 1 and No. 2 which had Reid vapor pressures of 14.4 psi and 8.0 psi, respectively. Originator furnished key words include: General Aviation, Automotive Fuel, Aviation Fuel, Vapor lock, Vapor-Liquid Ratio, Fuel Additives, Light Aircraft, Piston Engines, and Fuel Volatility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150336
Entities
People
- D. J. Patterson
- K. M. Morrison
- N. W. Sung
Organizations
- University of Michigan