Cincinnati, Ohio-based Nexcelle (Hall 2A, A232) is exhibiting what it calls an industry- leading integrated propulsion system here in Paris in the form of afunctional scale model demonstrating elements of its next-generation, engine nacelle configuration. The half-scale model shown by Nexcelle–the engine nacelle joint venture of Middle River Aircraft Systems and the Safran group’s Aircelle company–highlights the company’s efforts to cut fuel consumption, improve performance and enhance maintenance for jet engine applications on commercial airliners and business aircraft.
Features of the propulsion system include a low-drag front end with single-piece air inlet; a fan cowl structurally integrated to the engine; a translating O-duct thrust reverser that provides improved fan flowpath while eliminating door links, lower bifurcation, latches and split lines; and a new integrated mounting system for reduced engine distortion and enhanced on-wing performance.
