At AERO Friedrichshafen, AVIC International subsidiary Continental Motors announced it is raising the TBR (time between replacement) of its CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours, a significant milestone for aero diesel engine technology.
Continental Increases Diesel Engine TBR to 2,100 Hours
Key Takeaways:
- Continental Motors significantly increased the Time Between Replacement (TBR) for its CD-135 and CD-155 diesel engines to 2,100 hours, applying to engines manufactured since December 2015 with specific design revisions.
- The TBR for the gearbox and timing chain components is also set to double from 600 to 1,200 hours pending EASA approval.
- Continental Motors partnered with Aviall to be its master distributor for aftermarket parts, initially covering gasoline engine spares.
- The company's new 310 hp V6 CD-300 high-output diesel engine is proceeding through certification and is anticipated to be production-ready early next year.
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