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All Parker Lord general aviation engine mounts now come with a 5-year limited warranty, which is retroactive and available on parts purchased through independent and approved channel distributors.
Managing vibration is critical to the safety of an aircraft. Engine mounts distribute engine weight and absorb forces and vibration even when subjected to G-forces.
Positioned between the engine and the frame, mounts are sandwich assemblies made of natural rubber or specially-blended synthetic compounds bonded between two plates.
We control the motion of both the engine and the mounts using a wide variety of stiffnesses and configurations. By doing this, and through altering the properties of the elastomer, we achieve better vibration isolation. Various requirements (i.e. temperature, loading conditions, engine characteristics, envelope, etc.) are also considered when accounting for unique circumstances.
Our GA Engine Mounts are packaged as a kit or assembly including three components: two bonded (“sandwich”) mounting halves and one spacer component. Additional components may be included depending on the kit. Our mounting kits feature four different types of spacer components:
There is no such thing as one perfect mounting system that can be used for ALL aircraft. Instead, creating the perfect or ideal mounting system for each aircraft requires compromises that depend on the design goals and any associated limitations. Depending on the design, certain components can be optimized when building the mounting kit.
For example:
If the goal is to reduce vibration and shock, a specialized blend of elastomer and LM Damper can be used.
If the goal is to control engine motions, a stiff elastomer can be used to limit motion.
If the goal is to add a fail-safe option, interlocking metal components can be used to make the system fireproof, for example.
Other factors that can be taken into consideration to optimize the mounting system are weight, simplicity, expense, and product life.
When designing the mounting kit, several factors must be considered such as the size of the elastomer: its shape and stiffness (not just static but dynamic as well), the degree of damping to achieve, how the mounts will attach, the loads and deflections that the mounts may experience during flight, and the fatigue they are predicted to experience from those loading conditions.
The last step and some may argue the most important, to designing the mounting kit is choosing the type of elastomer for the application.
We are known for our specialized elastomers. We can target and control different areas to achieve the correct mount performance using elastomeric materials tailored for specific stiffness or damping needs. When designing our system, we consider all loading directions and modes. The primary loading modes are shear, compression (where the mounts are being pushed), and tension (when they are pulled).
We are proud to sponsor Patty! Her aircraft is fitted with LORD engine mounts which isolate engine vibrations and ensure her flights are smooth — even when experiencing the multiple 360-degree rotations common to vertical snap rolls, or performing a lomcovak, a tumbling maneuver that requires the aircraft’s tail to rotate in front of the engine.
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Our engine mounts are a simplified solution to control the motion of an engine. Made up of a few parts, they are quick and easy to install. While there is no standard expected life for engine mounts in service, it is vital to understand how to maintain and inspect them in order to maintain optimal conditions.
Watch the video to see how our engine mounts hold up to massice g-forces during aerial acrobatics..
Have you ever gone to the grocery store and grabbed a cart only to find that the front wheels are wiggling and vibrating way too much, making it difficult to walk around the store? This is what happens to nose wheel landing gear on aircraft. Initiated by various landing conditions, the nose wheel landing gear oscillates (vibrates) back and forth. The solution is simple: a zero-maintenance shimmy damper.
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Learn more about our 5-year, pro-rated, warranty available for General Aviation engin mounts.
See our brochure for a full listing of mounts for general aviation planes. For new applications, please contact our dedicated team who are ready to provide their expert knowledge to help specify and support your requirements.
Learn more about the products available for the aerospace market.