Aviões bimotores em operações monomotor: importância do treinamento para mitigar ocorrências aeronáuticas

Abstract

A relevant aspect for the profession of airplane pilots is training, which is fundamental above all to qualify the professional to deal with abnormal operational conditions, which require more knowledge. Among these conditions is the loss of an engine in light twin-engine aircraft, which the pilot's knowledge is even more put into practice. Considering this, the present research addresses the relationship between aerodynamic reactions and pilots' responses to the commands of a multi-engine aircraft in a situation of power asymmetry, which can lead to loss of directional control in flight. In this sense, the general objective of this research is to understand the flight characteristics of light twin-engine aircraft, that is, with a maximum take-off weight of up to 2,721 kg or 6000lb, and to analyze the rates of aeronautical occurrences in these equipment, comparing them with other classes of aircraft planes, in addition to citing the causes of these occurrences. Certainly, twin-engine aircraft have some differences in relation to single-engine aircraft both for operation and for training since they have more specific systems and demand more from the pilots who operate them. For the construction of the research, a basic and descriptive research methodology was adopted, with a qualitative approach. The procedures used were bibliographical and documental, based on consultations with sites, regulations, articles, books, manuals and data from ANAC and CENIPA. It is concluded that the lack of knowledge of some principles and standardization training makes operational and human factors the greatest sources of contribution to accidents and incidents in light twin engines in Brazil, a scenario that deserves the attention of aeronautics’ authorities in the country and which is expected to be changed based on efficient training that addresses these needs.