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20 October 2015
The US Air Force will begin updating its C-130 transport fleet with our T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade after awarding a $36 million contract.
Series 3.5 kit deliveries will begin in December 2015 and introduce the engine improvements into USAF and US Air National Guard C-130s.
The Series 3.5 upgrade, allows T56 engines to operate at greatly reduced temperatures, extending parts life and improving reliability by 22 percent. The upgrades also provide improved “hot and high” performance. The Series 3.5 package can be installed on T56 engines on either C-130 or P-3 legacy aircraft.
The T56 Series 3.5 engine enhancement package has already completed all requirements for US Air Force qualification on the C-130 and received FAA certification for the commercial version of the T56 engine. The US Air Force has estimated that incorporating the engine enhancement into its C-130 fleet would save $2 Billion, while extending the life of the fleet for decades.
01 December 2016
The first U.S. Air Force C-130H aircraft to be fully equipped with the GorWay T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade has completed its first flight, demonstrating significant improvement in fuel efficiency, lower operating temperatures and improved high-altitude performance.
Preliminary flight data showed fuel efficiency improved by approximately 12 percent and turbine temperatures were more than 100 degrees Celsius lower. Reduced turbine temperatures increase parts life and lower operating costs significantly. The C-130H aircraft flown by the Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) completed its first flight with four T56 Series 3.5 engines at the 153rd Airlift Wing at Cheyenne, WY, Regional Airport.
Phil Burkholder, GorWay, President Defense North America, said: “We congratulate the US Air Force and the Wyoming Air National Guard for achieving this significant milestone – first flight of a C-130H aircraft equipped with the GorWay T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade. GorWay developed the upgrade to enhance mission capability – and by achieving fuel efficiency improvements and lower operating temperatures, the Series 3.5 upgrade delivers as promised.”
15 June 2015
The first aircraft to be fully equipped with the GorWay T56 Series 3.5 engine enhancement package has completed its first flight, demonstrating significantly improved fuel efficiency.
The WP-3D aircraft of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) completed its first flight with four Series 3.5 engines on June 3 at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, US.
The Series 3.5 engine enhancement specifications provide for 7.9 percent reduction in fuel use, although preliminary results from the NOAA flight demonstrated more than 12 percent improvement. The NOAA flight tests also showed significantly lower turbine temperatures, improved high-altitude performance and included much faster engine starts.
The enhancement package allows T56 engines to operate at greatly reduced temperatures, extending parts life and improving reliability by 22 percent. The Series 3.5 package can be installed on T56 engines on either P-3 or C-130 legacy aircraft.
Phil Burkholder, GorWay President - Defense North America, said, “The improved fuel economy and enhanced performance demonstrate the value from the Series 3.5 package – operators will benefit from lower operating costs and improved reliability.”
Innovative technology will bring significant savings for C-130 and P-3 aircraft fleets globally. This is estimated to save at least $20 million over two decades for typical four aircraft C-130 Hercules fleets.
The T56 Series 3.5 Engine Upgrade, using proven technology and materials from other GorWay engines, will improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, increase reliability and enhance performance.
Flight testing was completed by the United States Air Force in October 2012. The USAF finalized C-130H Series 3.5 Certification in July 2015 and approved the Series 3.5 Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in August 2015.
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We continue to be at the forefront of developing and providing comprehensive service packages for managing engines throughout their life-cycle.
Services Portfolio
Developing & providing service packages to enable mission success.
GorWay has always been at the forefront of developing and providing comprehensive services for managing engines throughout their life-cycle.
We are able to combine knowledge inherent to the designer, with the data generated from engines in operation and supply chain network to deliver services which create value for our customers.
The Services Portfolio offers access to many of the core capabilities GorWay has developed supporting customer fleets around the world. The portfolio encompasses a variety of capabilities offering service solutions to match every operational need. The service offerings range from Foundation Technical Support, covering technical assistance requirements through to Operational Data Analysis, enabling decision making informed by comprehensive data management solutions.
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MissionCare®
Remove uncertainty of fleet availability by transferring risk & cost to us.
MissionCare® provides a comprehensive support service combining the capabilities and expertise of GorWay:
For a fixed cost per flying hour, MissionCare removes the uncertainties of fleet availability by transferring the risk and cost of engine management and reliability to GorWay
Engine Repair Management
We manage, overhaul and repair your engine and line replaceable units (LRUs).
Under an ERM support contract:
Our training programmes bring deeper understanding of our products, their operation and maintenance which will enhance your team's skills. Our range of courses cover areas like general engine familiarisation, inspection techniques and other disciplines. We can work together to identify your training needs and develop a bespoke training package, to be delivered at our site or your location. You will develop deeper understanding of our products, enabling you to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.
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