MDS successfully completed this project in less than 11 months ARO. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services test cell 81-05 was also designed and supplied by MDS.

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Pratt & Whitney TC #81-06: Aero Test Facility

West Virginia, USA

Turnkey design, construction and commissioning of a new engine test cell and engine preparation area for repair and overhaul testing of multiple types of Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines.

Key features:

• 2100 ft² test cell
• 3400 ft² preparation area

Capabilities:

• PW JT15D
• PW300 series
• PW500 series

MDS scope of work:

MDS was responsible for all aspects of this turnkey project, including project management and scheduling, facility design and construction, and test system design, supply, installation and commissioning.

Key test systems provided include:

• Thrust frame
• Thrust calibration arms
• Docking System
• Fuel System
• Electric System
• Air Start System
• Monorail and Hoist
• Lift Platform
• Intake baffles, flow screen, augmenter tube, exhaust basket, exhaust baffles
• Instrumentation and DAS Systems
• HVAC controls and fire sprinkler
• Lighting and fire alarm

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