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 has significantly increased the Time Between Replacement (TBR) for its CD-135 and CD-155 aero diesel engines to 2,100 hours, a substantial increase due to recent design improvements.
- This TBR extension applies to engines manufactured since December 1, 2015, with gearbox and timing chain TBRs also set to double pending EASA approval.
- The company also announced a partnership with Aviall for aftermarket parts distribution and confirmed its high-output V6 CD-300 diesel engine is on track for production readiness early next year.
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