Installation of Turbofan Engines

Installation With Dolly The following procedures are typical of those used to install a turbofan engine using a dolly. Specific ground-handling instructions are normally placarded on the dolly. Operate the dolly and carefully raise the engine to the engine mount attaching fittings. Align the rear engine mount with the mount attaching fittings. Install the engine … Read more

Turboprop Powerplant Removal and Installation

Since most turboprop powerplant removal and installation instructions are developed for QECA, the following procedures reflect those used for a typical QECA. The procedures for turboprop engine removal and installation are similar to those presented in the section of this chapter for turbojet engines, except for those systems related to the turboprop propeller. Open the … Read more

Aircraft Engine Removal and Replacement

Procedures for removing or installing an aircraft engine vary widely depending on the type of aircraft, the engine involved, and the specific installation design. Because of the many differences between reciprocating, turboprop, and turbofan powerplants, no single procedure can be applied to every engine installation. For this reason, general practices are studied alongside representative examples … Read more