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Is bird ingestion that common with turboprops? I would have thought that a bird would have to be rather determined to make it through the propeller disc and then into a narrow annular intake, as opposed to the large intake area presented by a turbofan or -jet.
Are turboprops tested for birdstrikes in the same way as fans?
Are turboprops tested for birdstrikes in the same way as fans?
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Bird injestion in turbo props is not uncommon, one tragic incident comes to mind, Such as a C-130 in the Netherlands in 1996 which resulted in the tragic loss of 34 lives.
Although the prop blades make good meat choppers, you have a much smaller turbine to deal with the remains once they have made it through to the intake.
Piston engine aircraft have also suffered from engine damage for example, Carb intakes & oil coolers damaged / blocked, along with damaged cowlings.
As far as I'm aware turbo prop engines are tested as part of the certification process, but not sure to what number or weight of birds.
Although the prop blades make good meat choppers, you have a much smaller turbine to deal with the remains once they have made it through to the intake.
Piston engine aircraft have also suffered from engine damage for example, Carb intakes & oil coolers damaged / blocked, along with damaged cowlings.
As far as I'm aware turbo prop engines are tested as part of the certification process, but not sure to what number or weight of birds.
Are turboprops tested for birdstrikes in the same way as fans?
