ENGINE OPERATION LOG FORMULA FOR CALCULATION OF EQUIVALENT CYCLES

NE = [NS + AV • (NV – NS – NP ) + Ap • NP ] • L

NE = No. of equivalent cycles AV = abbreviated flight cycle coefficient i.e.

cycle when ground idle of both gas
NS = No. of engine starts followed by
generator and propeller was used
takeoff/several takeoffs between flights (nG > 60%, nV > 830
NV = No. of all takeoffs rpm)

AP = abbreviated flight cycle coefficient i.e.

NP = No. of repeated takeoffs when ground
cycle when ground idle of gas generator
idle with feathered propeller was used
with feathered propeller was used
before takeoff (nG > 60%, 830 rpm > nV >
between flights (nG > 60%, 830 rpm > nV
320 rpm)
> 320 rpm)
L= flight mission coefficient