Wed, Nov 17, 2004
P&W Earns FAR 33 Certification For 100 Pax Jet Engines
Pratt & Whitney
successfully completed FAA FAR 33 certification testing on the
company's PW6000 engine last month, earning FAR 33 status on Nov.
11. During the FAR 33 certification test program, the engine
completed more than 10 demanding engine certification tests and
concluded these tests ahead of schedule last month. The engine
performed flawlessly, demonstrating the durability of the PW6000
design.
"This is a tremendous accomplishment and an important step for
the PW6000 program," said Steve Heath, vice president of Commercial
Engine Programs. "We are well positioned to earn JAR 25
certification on the Airbus A318 in October 2005," he said.
The PW6000, with a
thrust range of 18,000 to 24,000 pounds, is targeted for new
100-passenger-sized aircraft. It features a number of new
technologies enabling low cost of operation. A prominent design
feature is the overall reduction in compressor and turbine stages
that contributes substantially to lower maintenance and ownership
costs. It is fully compliant with the more stringent noise and
emissions standards expected to be in place in 2006.
"The PW6000 meets all of Airbus' expectations for the A318,"
Heath said. "This engine has undergone numerous ground tests and
four development flight tests. We are confident that it will
perform smoothly during the upcoming JAR 25 certification flight
test program."
FAR 33 tests ensure that development engines are flight worthy
and meet the FAA's highest standards for the demands of revenue
service. JAR 25 tests certify that the airframe and the engine
together meet airworthiness standards.
The narrow body market and providing service solutions to the
aviation industry are key parts of Pratt & Whitney's growth
strategy. Reliability, maintainability and lower maintenance costs
are key attributes of this engine.
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