Engine Maintenance Cost Reduction Through Improved Component Design and Development 750621
High maintenance costs of the three 40,000 lb. thrust class aircraft engines manufactured by Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, and Rolls-Royce are discussed. Primary emphasis is on existing engine problems which contribute to high shop visit rate. Maintenance cost in terms of monetary value is not discussed. Concludes that increased emphasis on total life cycle durability is necessary by the engine manufacturers. Recommends higher level of priority be given durability in design and analysis, pre-production proof-of-design testing, and engine program management.
Citation: Cravens, C., Flickinger, R., and Murphy, R., "Engine Maintenance Cost Reduction Through Improved Component Design and Development," SAE Technical Paper 750621, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750621. Download Citation
Author(s):
C. T. Cravens, R. W. Flickinger, R. M. Murphy
Affiliated:
The Boeing Co.
Pages: 8
Event:
National Air Transportation Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Total life cycle management
Aircraft
Durability
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