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Thrust Reverser Design for Airframe Compatibility

J.M.D. Sutton (Rolls‐Royce (1971) Limited Formerly Senior Aerodynamicist and Installation Specialist Rolls‐Royce (1971) Limited (Derby Engine Division). Having studied mechanical engineering at Trent Polytechnic and Sheffield University Julian Sutton joined the Rolls‐Royce Flight Test Establishment at Hucknall in 1926, where he was engaged in power‐plant research, design and development specialising in thrust reverser aerodynamics. Close association with all the Conway, Spey and RB211 installations and later direct responsibility for the power‐plant aerodynamics of the Division's research and demonstrator projects and the RB211‐524 in the Boeing 747 qualify Mr Sutton to write on the topic. Mr Sutton has recently transferred to the commercial area where he has been appointed Marketing Account Manager.)

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 1 March 1976

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Abstract

THE thrust reverser is a powerplant component subject to equally fundamental demands by both the engine and airframe and as such represents an Airframe/Propulsion interface topic. Since it makes a significant contribution to DOC, primarily by its capital cost and weight which may typically be some 16% and 18% of a current fan engine powerplant respectively, there is a requirement to develop comprehensive criteria for safety, performance and cost effectiveness assessment. This requirement has always existed but has been submerged by the need to place effort on components which have yielded a more readily identifiable return. The need to economise on both financial and energy resources is resulting in closer attention to powerplant total compatibility and an increasing effort on reverser installation is required.

Citation

Sutton, J.M.D. (1976), "Thrust Reverser Design for Airframe Compatibility", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 48 No. 3, pp. 16-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035305

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MCB UP Ltd

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