Home » Future of Avgas » PAFI Test Program

PAFI Test Program


PAFI Test Program - Engine-Aircraft-Materials
Download PDF - PAFI Test Program - Engine-Aircraft-Materials

ENGINE

Durability

Detonation

Propeller Vibration
Operability

Key Characteristics:

  • Fuel Delivery Systems
  • Turbocharged
  • Non-Turbocharged
  • Engine Mfr.
  • Propeller Mfr.

    15 Engine Models:

    • IO-360-C1C
    • IO-360-C1F
    • IO-540-K1A
    • IO-550-B
    • IO-550-D
    • O-200-A
    • O-360-AIA
    • O-470-U
    • R-1830
    • ROTAX 912S
    • TIO-540-AJ1A
    • TIO-540-J2BD
    • TSIO-520-VB
    • TSIO-550-K
    • W670-6N

    AIRCRAFT

    Performance

    Operabil

    Hot Weather
    Cold Weather


    Key Characteristics:

    • Fixed Wing
    • Rotary
    • High Performance
    • High Altitude


    10 Aircraft Models:

    • Bonanza G36
    • Cessna 150
    • Cessna 402C
    • Cessna T206H
    • Cirrus SR22T
    • Havard R-1340
    • Piper PA-46-350P
    • Piper PA-31-350
    • Piper PA-28-181
    • Robinson R44 Raven II

    MATERIALS

    Soak and Exposure

    Key Characteristics:

    • Compatibility
    • Sealing Integrity

    6 Materials:

    • Hose MIL-DTL-6000
    • Meggitt Fuel Bladder
    • Polysulfide Tank Sealant
    • Legacy Wing Tank
    • O-Rings
    • Aircraft Paint

    Toxicology & Environmental

    Impact Assessment

    ASTM Production Spec

    FAA Fleet Use Authorization

    Constraints:

    • Minimal Impact On Fleet
    • No Changes To Engine Full Rich (FR) Schedule
    • Meets Requirements Of Majority Of Fleet