performance improvement

In development is our Supplemental Type Certificate for Boeing 717 performance improvement.  Not merely a cruise performance efficiency program, but a field performance enhancement that will yield added revenues, especially in short field operations or hot and high airports.

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Initial phase of performance improvement package was validated in cooperation with a major operator.  Results were shown to meet an improvement of 2.5% as predicted.

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A unique but validated way of improving L/D by way of a wing extension, our design requires no added structural beef up as is usually the case with large winglets.  DCA employs a load alleviation device to ensure safety margins to ultimate loads for certification and to maintain limits of validity on life cycle.  An aspect ratio improvement of 8.5% and a span increase of over 5% combine for an improvement of over 4% in L/D.  This benefit is not just in cruise but from weight off wheels to touchdown.

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In addition to the L/D improvement, DCA has also developed a series of aerodynamic clean up elements including exhaust fairings, for a total combined drag reduction of over 6%, and corresponding range improvements, as well as significant field performance.  

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For a detailed specification and performance data, please contact us at info@dcaviation.net

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