October 21, 2022
ED-306 - Design Considerations for VTOL Aircraft Protection From Uncontained High-Energy Fragments and Sustained Imbalance

We are pleased to announce the publication of ED-306|Design Considerations for VTOL Aircraft Protection From Uncontained High-Energy Fragments and Sustained Imbalance.
The standard will cover: – Review the design consideration for high energy rotating devices in VTOL: Generators, E-Motors, Gear box etc. – Classification of debris & Assessment of fragment spread angle: intention is to widen the perimeter – AMC/Recommendations for VTOL design and best practices against single mechanical failure – Analysis of rotorburst consequences on A/C, crew/passengers, environment

Available on EUROCAE website.

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