Icing Cloud Simulator for Use in Helicopter Engine Induction System Ice Protection Testing
Abstract
Aircraft with Airborne Icing Spraying Systems (AISS) have been used for some time to generate icing clouds into which test aircraft could be flown to show compliance with the requirements of FAR XX.1093. However, the spray arrays used and the relatively large distance between the AISS and aircraft parts to be tested precluded small droplet sizes at high liquid water content at most atmospheric conditions. Some of these shortcomings were overcome by mounting the AISS directly on the test aircraft. This proved to be a very efficient method to develop and certify individual aircraft components. This report describes the methodology and test procedure used with an AISS mounted on a test aircraft to show compliance with FAR 29.1093 for the newly developed inlet of the Bell 222/250-C30G helicopter conversion. Development and certification testing was accomplished in a 4-week period.... Aircraft ice protection, Airborne icing spraying system, AISS, Icing, Inlet.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA263203
Entities
People
- S. W. Brunnenkant