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The ATR -500 series has been equipped with PW127M engines since 2008, from MSNs 675 for the 42-500
series and 779 for the 72-500 series. The -600 series shall also be equipped with the PW127M as sole
engine type.
This engine type, in addition to being common to the 42 and 72 ATR models, allows two optional functions, RTO
(Reserve Takeoff) and Boost, to be used either independently or together, for extra performance.
The PW127M is a “multi rated” engine: it has different ratings depending on which aircraft type it is installed
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and depending on the option used, as illustrated in the above figure. The name of the engine (PW127M) must
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be distinguished from the name of available ratings (127E, 127F and 127M).
In other words, PW127M engines installed on ATRs 42-500/-600 will have the same rating as PW127E
engines (PW127E rating).
■ On the ATR 42-500/-600, the Boost option is not available but the RTO is.
Contact On ATRs 72-500/-600, the PW127M offers the flexibility of giving extra power when needed, without the
inconvenience of paying full time for a more powerful engine. With this engine it is possible to either:
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- use it with its standard rating as a classical PW127F engine (127F rating), if and when flight mission-
compatible,
THE PW127M OPTIONS
- increase its standard performance rating in constraining operating environments (short runways) using the RTO option,
- compensate a loss in performance due to high temperature and/or pressure altitude (hot and high operating environment) using the Boost option (activation of 127M rating),
- use both options together for extra benefits.
Having said that, it must be noted that both options are more demanding on the engines. What follows is an outline of the options’ effects on operational savings,
maintenance and costs, together with the procedures for their use.
OPERATIONAL GAINS
THE RESERVE TAKEOFF (RTO) OPTION
RTO has been specifically developed in order to provide better performance during takeoff in “short runway” 100%
situations.
The RTO option allows taking the benefit of both engines at RTO power from brake release (100% torque),
in comparison to normal takeoff carried out at TO power (90% torque). This is obtained by moving the Power 90%
Lever, out of the notch, to the ramp (see figure 2).
No hardware modification is needed, only a “Paper mod.” concerning AFM, FCOM and QRH.
This option is available by means of retrofit for ATRs 72-500/-600: SBATR72-00-1004 “General – PW127M
engines – Enable take-off at RTO power”.
Fig. 2 – PL to the ramp
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When at a particular airport, the aircraft allowable takeoff weight is limited due to performance requirements induced by runway lengths and/or obstacles, using RTO
will allow RTOW increase.
When the takeoff weight is limited because of the run-
way lengths, the gain in allowable takeoff weight will
be directly induced by additional power from RTO use.
On identical distances, heavier weight conditions
for takeoff become permitted due to the available
extra engine power. When takeoff is limited due to
obstacle(s), the reduction of takeoff distances arti-
ficially moves away the obstacles (the actual lift off
Fig. 5 – Improved RTOW while using RTO being done earlier) thus inducing gain in the allowable
takeoff weight (refer to figure 5).
The RTO option will have no impact if the takeoff is second segment (climb) limited. Indeed during a standard take off (90% power), the remaining engine is automatically
uptrimmed to full power in case of engine failure. The second segment regulatory requirement (2.4%) applies, independently of RTO use.
RTO
+ 459 kg
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Normal use of RTO is described in AFM appendix n°21 and in FCOM (2.03.11).
At takeoff, both Power Levers (PLs) are advanced to the ramp. PLs are then retarded in the notch after lift-off.
Caution is given: the climb sequence should never be started before having retarded the PLs in the notch; this in order to prevent an over torque.
Fig. 7 – Location of Boost pushbutton -500 series Fig. 8 – Location of Boost pushbutton -600 series
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IMPACT ON TAKEOFF PERFORMANCES
In the chart on the left, engine power values are plotted
against temperature values.
The use of the Boost option with its PW127M EEC
software retards the engine thermal limit. Engine
power is maintained for highest temperatures and
pressure altitudes. Temperature break occurs later at
40°C instead of 36°C (refer to figure 10).
For identical takeoff conditions in temperature and pressure altitude, a 4% to 4.5% engine power gain can be expected while using Boost.
The impact is easily visualised from AFM torque tables:
Thermal limit is retarded meaning that 90% power or RTO power can be available on a wider range of temperatures and pressure altitudes.
Boost impact occurs as and when the engine thermal limit is reached and as soon as torques decrease from 90% power or from RTO power, as illustrated in the AFM tables.
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
In those conditions (high and hot), takeoff is mainly limited by 2nd segment requirements. Nevertheless, when runway or obstacle limitation is encountered first (before
2nd segment limitation), takeoff power can be maintained longer and Boost effects will be the same as the ones described previously and illustrated in figures 4 and 5:
reduction of takeoff distances and artificially moving away the obstacle.
For a given takeoff weight, the use of Boost allows better climb performances, and therefore better 2nd segment gradients (calculated with one engine out).
If, at a particular airport, the aircraft allowable takeoff weight is limited due to performance requirements induced by climb constraints (2nd segment, obstacles), the
use of Boost will allow RTOW increase, directly so in case of 2nd segment limitations and by artificially moving away the obstacles (better climb gradients) in case of
obstacle limitations (refer to figure 13).
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The Boost effect is illustrated below, with FOS limitation charts.
On the example, the runway elevation is high (3000 ft), the temperature is assumed hot (35°C). The takeoff is 2nd segment limited (2-2). The use of Boost allows the
RTOW to be increased by approximately 600 Kgs.
BOOST ON
+ 625 kg
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
Consequently, for given routes with limitations over mountainous areas, the use of Boost permits the increase of the allowable takeoff weight limited by en-route con-
straints (refer to figure 16).
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IMPACT ON GO-AROUND PERFORMANCES
During the landing phase, the use of Boost will impact the go-around climb performances, calculated with one engine out.
Just as shown earlier for takeoff, operational gain is to be expected, in high and hot conditions.
For a given landing weight, the use of Boost permits climb performances, and therefore go-around gradients, to be increased (refer to figure 17).
If on a particular airport, the aircraft allowable landing weight is limited due to go-around climb gradient requirements (which mainly occurs in high and hot environ-
ments), the use of Boost will permit RLWs, and as a consequence allowable takeoff weights when limited by landing constraints, to be increased (refer to figure 18).
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
Important note: in the event of engine failure, the engine rating latch is inhibited.
Should engine performances increase be needed for takeoff, BOOST needs to be selected ON prior to takeoff.
Should performances gain be needed to improve either the en-route or go-around performances (in both cases, one engine out performances), it is possible to select
BOOST in flight upon engine failure.
That being the case, the flight preparation can be done BOOST ON, the takeoff performed BOOST OFF and BOOST activated ON in flight, if needed. Engines are thus
preserved since most of the time, the Boost option is not actually used; yet its advantages are part of the overall considerations in flight preparation.
The Boost function only has an impact when power management is set to “TO” or “MCT”. In particular, Boost selection has no impact on the two-engine cruise fuel
consumption.
When an EEC is OFF, the FAULT is triggered on the ENG BOOST / BOOST pushbutton (an EEC in manual mode
outputs Boost OFF signals). Nevertheless, it must be noted that BOOST can still be engaged and effective; the
rating being controlled by the EEC on one engine and controlled manually on the other engine by setting the
torques to the FDAU bugs. FAULT with one EEC OFF is a degraded mode designed for dispatch with one EEC Fig. 21 – BOOST FAULT /
OFF and BOOST ON (FAULT and ON illuminated on pushbutton).
BOOST ON case
There is no emergency procedure relating to the Boost option.
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MMEL
ATA 73 – engine fuel and control
When the ERIU is inoperative (73-23-5), it is deac-
tivated. Operations must then be done BOOST ON
since ERIUs, once de-energised, can no longer de-rate
engines from 127M rating (basic PW127M engine
rating) to 127F rating.
The Boost function is considered inoperative when,
having both FAULT and ON extinguished on the ENG
BOOST pushbutton, FAULT illuminates when trying to
select BOOST ON, with no ON light. Boost must then
be considered OFF and engines are operated at the
127F rating. Flight preparation must be done taking
into consideration that BOOST will be OFF.
Note: It is possible to operate an aircraft with one
PW127F engine and one PW127M engine, the result-
ant rating being 127F.
Fig. 22 – MMEL and DDG extracts
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
DIRECT COSTS
On some engine parts, called LCF (Low Cycle Fatigue) parts, when the RTO and/or Boost
functions are used, the component cycles are computed with a higher Flight Count Factor
(FCF). The consequence of a higher FCF is a shorter life span for those parts concerned.
■ When RTO or Boost is used, LCF remaining life cycles are calculated
automatically. Information is made available to the operator through the
Multi Purpose Computer. For more details, please refer to Service Letter
ATR42-72-5008 or ATR72-72-6008.
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DETAILED LCF COST IMPACT CALCULATION
EXAMPLE
Raw data:
- PW127M installed on ATR 72 aircraft
- Part: LP Impeller
- P/N: 3073138-01
- List Price: 135.264,00 USD (2011 economical condition)
- Discount: 25%
- Warranty Life: 30000 engine cycles
- Accumulated Total Cycle Limit: 15000 engine cycles
- Warranty life discount: 50%
- Boost/RTO ratio of use: 20%
- 1 Engine cycle = 1 Flight hour
- Fligth lenght = 45 min
CALCULATIONS
■ FCF0 = Flight Count Factor to be applied when neither RTO or Boost option is used (concerns only 2 parts)
Life Span Cycles = Accumulated Total Cycle Limit / (FCF0 * (1- Ratio of use) + FCF * Ratio of use)
Life Cycles Lost = Accumulated Total Cycle Limit – Life Span Cycles
The table below summarizes the impacts on this particular part for each utilisation scenario
Options used
✘ Boost ✘ Boost ✔ Boost ✔ Boost
✘ RTO ✔ RTO ✘ RTO ✔ RTO
Life Span Cycles 15000 13636 14423 13393
Life Cycles Lost 0 1364 577 1607
Cost / FH $4,50 $4,96 $4,69 $5,05
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
ECONOMICAL IMPACT
The tables below summarise the economical impact of RTO and Boost for different usage cases.
The costs indicated are the accrued maintenance costs from start, up to mentioned maintenance event (HSI, OVH).
■ These numbers are provided for general guidance only, based on mentioned assumptions.
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ENGINE ADDITIONAL COST CALCULATION
The table below gives an overview of the additional cost per flight due to RTO or Boost utilisation on ATR 72 aircraft. The assumptions are the same than those used for
the two previous tables. The calculation is based on 2 overhaul periods.
CALCULATIONS
Engine additional cost = (Cumul. Costx% – Cumul. Cost 0%) x (Flight length / Ratio of use)
Example: Engine additional cost for Boost utilisation with Ratio of use = 20%
With:
Cumul. Cost0% = Cost up to second overhaul for Ratio of use = 0%
Cumul. Cost20% = Cost up to second overhaul for Ratio of use = 20%
Flight length expressed in tenth of hours
Engine additional cost = (137,25 – 132,78) x (0,75 / 0.2) = 16,76 USD / Engine flight cycle
i.e. = 33,52 USD / Flight / Aircraft
RTO BOOST
Ratio of use Cumul. Cost ($/EFH) Additional Cost ($/EFC) Cumul. Cost ($/EFH) Additional Cost ($/EFC)
0% 126,62 0 132,78 0
10% 128,01 10,42 135,18 18,00
20% 129,48 10,72 137,25 16,76
30% 131,02 11,00 139,51 16,83
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THE PW127M OPTIONS
CONCLUSION
The RTO and Boost options offer very distinct advantages and under specific conditions. As it converts additional engine power into increased performances, the RTO
option is of particular value on short runways. As for the Boost option, since it allows the retarding of engine thermal limits, it is very useful in “high and hot environ-
ments” where climb limitations are encountered.
Taking off using Boost and RTO is about setting the right ratio between extra performance and maintenance costs! If it is a fact that both options somewhat impact
engine life, it is also a fact that they afford significant payload gains, therefore true operational value.
GLOSSARY
AFM Airplane Flight Manual FCOM Flight Crew Operating Manual OVH Overhaul
BUER Basic Unscheduled Engine Removal FOS Flight Operations Software PL Power Levers
CAP Crew Alerting Panel HSI Hot Section Inspection QRH Quick Reference Handbook
EEC Engine Electronic Control ITT Inter Turbine Temperature RLW Regulatory Landing Weight
EFC Engine Flight Cycle LCF Low Cycle Fatigue RTO Reserve Takeoff
EFH Engine Flight Hours MCT Maximum Continuous Thrust RTOW Regulatory Takeoff Weight
ERIU Engine Rating Interface Unit MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List SB Service Bulletin
EWD Engine Warning Display MSN Manufacturer Serial Number TBO Time Between Overhaul
FCF Flight Count Factor OAT Outside Air Temperature TCP Term Cost Plan
CONTACT
Should you have any question regarding the operational aspects, please use the following focal point: flight-ops-support@atr.fr
Should you have any question regarding the maintenance costs, please use the following focal point: maintenance.costs@atr.fr
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