The Pilot's Manual: Multi-Engine Flying by Dusenbury Mark;Daku Shayne;Laux Robert;

Author:Dusenbury, Mark;Daku, Shayne;Laux, Robert;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Published: 2015-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Conventionally Rotating Twin

In a conventional twin aircraft, both propellers will turn to the right (clockwise) from the pilot’s perspective (Figure 10-7). This engine mounting defines a number of specific characteristics of a conventional twin, including left-turning tendencies, a critical engine, and single-engine controllability (all of which are covered in detail in Chapter 11).

Figure 10-7. Propeller rotation in a conventional twin.

Installing the same engine on both sides of the aircraft can have significant financial benefits. As an individual or a commercial operator, maintenance and parts can be a large expense for an aircraft. Maintenance with the conventional twin will be the same for both engines. This will reduce the complexity of the procedures and minimize aircraft downtime. In addition, since both engines use the same the parts, parts inventory for those engines will be reduced compared to the counter-rotating type of twin.

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