2 Engines - 1 Prop...ME Rating?

I've Googled for everything I can find on 2 engines driving 1 prop.
There are several military and civilian examples. Nowhere did I see
that a ME rating was required of the pilot. I'm familiar with ME
Centerline thrust.

Cites, observations and comments please.

"Andy Asberry" wrote in message
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I've Googled for everything I can find on 2 engines driving 1 prop.
There are several military and civilian examples. Nowhere did I see
that a ME rating was required of the pilot. I'm familiar with ME
Centerline thrust.

Cites, observations and comments please.

It is very simple. Airplanes are classified as single-engine or
multi-engine. The classification says nothing about number of props.

You may make the argument that a redundant "engine package" containing two
engine blocks but only one set of engine controls for the pilot to manage
actually constitutes a single engine, but I would want to have that ruling from
the FAA in advance.

Vaughn

"Vaughn" wrote in message
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"Andy Asberry" wrote in message
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I've Googled for everything I can find on 2 engines driving 1 prop.
There are several military and civilian examples. Nowhere did I see
that a ME rating was required of the pilot. I'm familiar with ME
Centerline thrust.

Cites, observations and comments please.

It is very simple. Airplanes are classified as single-engine or
multi-engine. The classification says nothing about number of props.

You may make the argument that a redundant "engine package"
containing two
engine blocks but only one set of engine controls for the pilot to manage
actually constitutes a single engine, but I would want to have that ruling
from
the FAA in advance.

Vaughn


Well and succinctly stated!

Peter

Vaughn wrote:


It is very simple. Airplanes are classified as single-engine or
multi-engine. The classification says nothing about number of props.

You may make the argument that a redundant "engine package"
containing two
engine blocks but only one set of engine controls for the pilot to manage
actually constitutes a single engine, but I would want to have that ruling
from the FAA in advance.

Vaughn

Which brings me to my question!
How 'bout a single turbine driving two props (preferable counter rotating)?
John

On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:41:17 GMT, UltraJohn
wrote:

Vaughn wrote:


It is very simple. Airplanes are classified as single-engine or
multi-engine. The classification says nothing about number of props.

You may make the argument that a redundant "engine package"
containing two
engine blocks but only one set of engine controls for the pilot to manage
actually constitutes a single engine, but I would want to have that ruling
from the FAA in advance.

Vaughn

Which brings me to my question!
How 'bout a single turbine driving two props (preferable counter rotating)?
John

History does repeat itself! Discussion moved in exactly this direction
three years ago.

The answer: Perfectly acceptable as long as it is a pusher design,
front elevator and rear rudder.

Answer provided by Orv and Wilbur.

I would suspect that the two engines would be classified as an engine
assembly and would not be considered as a multi-engine airplane.

Dave

Andy Asberry wrote:

On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:41:17 GMT, UltraJohn
wrote:


Vaughn wrote:


It is very simple. Airplanes are classified as single-engine or
multi-engine. The classification says nothing about number of props.

You may make the argument that a redundant "engine package"
containing two
engine blocks but only one set of engine controls for the pilot to manage
actually constitutes a single engine, but I would want to have that ruling
from the FAA in advance.

Vaughn

Which brings me to my question!
How 'bout a single turbine driving two props (preferable counter rotating)?
John


History does repeat itself! Discussion moved in exactly this direction
three years ago.

The answer: Perfectly acceptable as long as it is a pusher design,
front elevator and rear rudder.

Answer provided by Orv and Wilbur.

Andy Asberry wrote:
History does repeat itself! Discussion moved in exactly this direction
three years ago.

The answer: Perfectly acceptable as long as it is a pusher design,
front elevator and rear rudder.

Answer provided by Orv and Wilbur.

Two of everything (wing, rudder, elevator, prop), except for pilot
and engine

Plus you got right on topic, the Wrights were homebuilders after all.

I am interested in this concept. Can anyone tell me where I can get one of
these double motors and only one prop?


"Jim Carriere" wrote in message
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Andy Asberry wrote:
History does repeat itself! Discussion moved in exactly this direction
three years ago.

The answer: Perfectly acceptable as long as it is a pusher design,
front elevator and rear rudder.

Answer provided by Orv and Wilbur.

Two of everything (wing, rudder, elevator, prop), except for pilot
and engine

Plus you got right on topic, the Wrights were homebuilders after all.