CS 22.1849  Endurance test

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

    (a) The engine must be subjected to an endurance test (with a representative propeller) that includes a total of 50 hours of operation and consists of the cycles specified in CS 22.1849(c).

    (b) Additional endurance testing at particular rotational speed(s) may be required depending on the results of the tests prescribed in CS 22.1843, to establish the ability of the engine to operate without fatigue failure.

    (c) Each cycle must be conducted as follows:

Sequence Duration (Minutes) Operating Conditions

Cooling run (Idle) 

15 

75% of maximum continuous power 

Cooling run (Idle) 

10 

60 

Maximum continuous power 

11 

Cooling run and stop

Total: 

120 

 

    (d) During or following the endurance test the fuel and oil consumption must be determined.