Advanced Instrumented Engine cradle of the Turboprop demonstrator

Topic description

Specific Challenge:

To design and manufacture the engine cradle that will support the engine on ground in the test facility. The purpose is to develop a light weight engine cradle with advanced instrumentation (in particular, loads, vibrations, temperatures). The applicant will also propose numerical studies over the flight envelope, focusing in particular on vibration damping and to be later compared with the tests results. The study shall take into account the installation of various equipments in the engine bay (air cooling oil cooler, actuators, etc). Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.