Survey and update of F-14a mission profiles for TF30 engine usage. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Apr 30 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6466201

Cote, S M

The mission profiles and maintenance procedures relating to the TF30-P-412 engines have been investigated to find out whether an observed reduction in engine usage was due to different aircraft missions or new flight procedures. A survey of fleet squadron personnel revealed mission profiles are essentially the same; however, fewer air combat engagements and landing practices account for the lower usage. The F-14 role is now more evenly distributed between air combat and intercepts, while the total number of these missions remains constant. A future advanced technology engine in this aircraft is likely to encounter higher usage requirements if there are no throttle cycle restrictions.

• Research Organization: Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, PA (USA). Aircraft and Crew Systems Technology Directorate
• OSTI ID: 6466201
• Report Number(s): AD-A-116831/9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GAS TURBINES
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
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