RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives Transport Canada type certification for PW545D engine
RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada has received type certification from Transport Canada for their PW545D engine, selected to power Textron Aviation's business jet. The engine offers improved fuel consumption, increased thrust, and extended time between overhauls. The certification follows extensive testing and marks a significant milestone in the PW500 engine family's history.
The PW545D engine offers improved specific fuel consumption, greater thrust, and extended time between overhauls, enhancing the performance of Textron Aviation's business jet.
The use of advanced technology such as Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) in the new engine improves efficiency, reduces fuel burn, and simplifies engine operation.
The certification of the PW545D engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation reflects the engine's reliability and performance after rigorous testing, paving the way for its entry into service.
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Engine selected to power Textron Aviation's business jet delivers improved specific fuel consumption, greater thrust and extended time between overhauls
"As the latest derivative in the PW500 engine family, we look forward to the Ascend's entry into service," said Cedric Gauthier, vice president, Sales and Marketing, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Certification was granted following 630 hours of engine testing, in addition to 230 hours of flight testing on the Ascend prototype test aircraft."
The new engine incorporates an advanced mixer and efficiency improvements in the compressor and turbine sections, thereby lowering fuel burn and reducing operating temperatures. The new engine is also equipped with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) technology which is included with many PW500 models. This enables the Citation Ascend to integrate new auto-throttle technology that simplifies engine operation, maximizes efficiency and reduces pilot workload.
There are approximately 4,600 PW500 engines in service today, with more than 5,000 manufactured. The fleet has flown approximately 24.5 million hours. PW500 engines also power other aircraft in the Textron Aviation portfolio such as the Cessna Citation Bravo, Excel, XLS, XLS+, Ultra Encore and Encore+. In addition to a family of business jets, Textron Aviation also manufactures twin- and single-engine turboprops, many of which are powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Read more about Pratt & Whitney's history of innovation here.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
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