Safety is of paramount importance in aviation operations, and one critical aspect of flight safety is having protection against the dangers of engine fires. While any fire during flight is a significant hazard, engine fires in particular are truly concerning, as such assemblies are necessary to create lift and contain flammable materials like fuel.

The engine is the heart of any plane, combusting fuel-and-air mixtures for the means of propulsion generation and powering systems. While early aircraft engines were fairly limited in their capabilities, newer assemblies easily allow most modern twin-engine models to take off and land with just a single powerplant. That being said, not all aircraft can optimally operate with a single engine, though many are designed to be piloted with just one in the instance of an emergency. In this blog, we will discuss how common aircraft function with just a single engine, allowing you to better understand their differences for safety.