We are pleased to announce the availability of the following draft EUROCAE document prepared by EUROCAE WG-112 SG-2 “Lift – Thrust” for Open Consultation:

Draft 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
posted on the EUROCAE workspace.

You are invited to review the proposed draft and complete the comment form. Early replies are encouraged.

All comments must be submitted by 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM.