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 diesel engines to 2,100 hours, up from 1,500 and 1,200 hours respectively.
- This lifetime extension, due to design improvements, applies to engines manufactured since December 1, 2015, and also anticipates doubling the TBR for gearboxes and timing chains.
- The company announced a partnership with Aviall as its master distributor for aftermarket parts (initially gasoline, then diesel) and confirmed its 310 hp V6 CD-300 diesel engine is on track for early next year's production.
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