What aircraft uses CFM56 5B?
A320 family
The CFM56-5B is the engine of choice for the A320 family, having been selected to power nearly 60 percent of the aircraft ordered. Today, it is the only engine that can power every model of the A320 family with one bill of materials.
What is EASA type certificate?
Since 2003, EASA is responsible for the certification of aircraft in the EU and for some European non-EU Countries. This certificate testifies that the type of aircraft meets the safety requirements set by the European Union.
How much does a CFM56 cost?
CFM International CFM56 (F108)
| Engine Type: | Two-Spool High-Bypass Turbofan Engine |
|---|---|
| Applications: | C-40 Clipper; Boeing 737 AEW&C P-8A Poseidon; KC-135/RC-135; E-6B Mercury |
| Status: | In Production |
| Manufacturer: | General Electric Co. and Safran |
| Price/Unit Cost: | CFM56-2A2: $8.75 million (in 2015) |
Who makes the CFM56 engine?
The CFM56 is produced by a 50/50 Joint Venture between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. It is the world’s best-selling aircraft engine with more than 30,000 engines delivered to more than 550 customers around the world.
Does Airbus use GE engines?
Further, GE supplies engines for Airbus’ A330 family of aircraft. On Airbus’ A380 family of superjumbo aircraft, the company offers products build by Engine Alliance in which GE owns a 50% stake [xvi].
How do I get EASA certified?
In order for you to be eligible for the EASA Conversion Career Program you need to have a valid ICAO CPL and the following:
- 150 hours total time.
- 80 hours of dual instruction.
- 70 hours PIC if you did your training as a part of an integrated program or 100 hours PIC if you did your training as a part of a modular program.
What does CFM56 stand for?
product line
CFM is not an acronym, so it doesn’t stand for anything. The company (CFM), and product line (CFM56), got their names by a combination of the two parent companies’ commercial engine designations: GE’s CF6 and Snecma’s M56.
Who makes CFM56 7b?
Designed, developed and produced by CFM International, the CFM56 engine powers single-aisle commercial jetliners from Airbus (A320 family) and Boeing (737 family), as well as various military aircraft.
Who makes the engines for Airbus?
The Engine Alliance GP7000 is a turbofan jet engine manufactured by Engine Alliance, a joint venture between General Electric and Pratt & Whitney. It is one of the powerplant options available for the Airbus A380, along with the Rolls-Royce Trent 900.
Does Rolls-Royce make engines for Airbus?
Members of the Trent engine family are now in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380, as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner.