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 series diesel engines to 2,100 hours, effective for engines manufactured since December 1, 2015, with revision status 2 changes.
- The TBR for gearboxes and timing chains on these engines will also double from 600 to 1,200 hours, pending EASA approval.
- Continental Motors announced a partnership with Aviall as the master distributor for aftermarket parts, starting with gasoline engine spares.
- The company's 310 hp V6 CD-300 high-output diesel engine is proceeding through certification and is expected to be production-ready early next year.
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