ORIGINAL: MaudGC
Hello everyone!
I'm working on an battery electric airplane, and I would like to replace that motor by an internal combustion engine (Ref: YS, FZ140).
I was wondering which kind of bulkhead I'd better choose (Material, thickness, ...) considering the fact that an engine will provide more vibrations than a motor (they both have about the same weight).
Moreover, could you suggest me a particular kind of alternator, given the fact that we have some eletric installation on board (wires, servos, ...), and we'll need around 12W of power ?
Here are some overall characteristics of that airplane :
- wingspan : 14.18 ft
- gross weight : 40.1 lb
- Fuselage length : 4.12 ft
- actual motor : 2600W
- Wing Swet = 13.87 ft2
- Swet = 46.69 ft2
Thank you very much for your help !!
Maud
Alternator? Are you thinking you need an engine driven battery charger? Why?
These are not the type of questions we see from experienced flyers. In the event this is your first plane, please try something smaller as a first effort.
If this is not your first, please explain why you want to convert an electric design to a fueled engine and what you're going to do with the altenator.
Best wishes,
Dave Olson