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Manufacturer:
Garrett Corporation  Search this
Designer:
Ivan Speer  Search this
Materials:
Engine Components - Various alloys of aluminum, steel, etc.
Hoses/Clamps - Rubber
Protective Caps - Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 754lb. (342kg)
Other: 28 3/16in. (71.6cm)
Other (Core length): 49 3/4in. (126.3cm)
Display (Engine on Stand): 1 ft. 11 7/16 in. × 1 ft. 2 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 10 15/16 in., 446.8kg (59.5 × 36.5 × 58.3cm, 985lb.)
Type:
PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet)
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1978
Physical Description:
Type: Turbofan, two-shaft, geared
Thrust/speed: 16,500 N (3,700 lb) at 29,692 rpm
Fan: Bypass ratio 2.8:1, single-stage,
Compressor: 4-stage low-pressure axial, 1-stage high-pressure centrifugal
Combustor: Annular reverse flow
Turbine: Single-stage high-pressure, 3-stage low-pressure
Weight: 342 kg (754 lb)
Summary:
The AlliedSignal TFE731 was largely responsible for the broad-scale introduction of medium-size corporate fanjet aircraft, a trend that began in the early 1970s. The engine's low specific fuel consumption greatly increased the range of corporate jet aircraft. The TFE731 is used on many types of business jets, including Bombardier Learjets, Dassault Falcons, Cessna Citations, Raytheon Hawker 800s, and Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Astras.
As one of the first development engines for the TFE731-3 engine series, this engine has been rebuilt nearly 200 times for various development and certification testing programs. It has undergone more than 2,000 hours of hard testing in the manufacturer's test cell facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, and on a Falcon 20 jet aircraft. This testing resulted in many improvements to the TFE731 series, including the development of a low-smoke combustion system and enhanced engine controls.
Credit Line:
Gift of AlliedSignal Aerospace
Inventory Number:
A19970501000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Thomas W. Haas We All Fly
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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