Teledyne Continental Motors emissions data and analysis and flight test results

Abstract

Five different engine models were tested covering combinations of all engine categories in current production in the range from 100 to 435 brake horsepower. Engines were divided into five major types: carbureted, fuel injected, direct drive, geared, and turbocharged. Emissions data were categorized by three separate fuel system schedules: baseline, case 1, and case 2. Baseline was defined as the average fuel flow rate established by the fuel system's production tolerance band when operated with the mixture control at the full-rich position. Case 1 was defined as the minimum allowable fuel flow rate established by the engine certification. Case 2 was defined as the fuel rate corresponding to the leanest fuel-air ratio obtainable before a safety limit occurred with the engine operating on a propeller test stand. Safety limits that developed during testing were cylinder-head overheating or inadequate acceleration from a given mode of operation.

Author

• Rezy, B. J. Teledyne Continental Motors