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Sigma Aerospace: Aero & Industrial Engine Test Facility

London, UK

Turnkey supply of a multi-purpose engine test facility for repair and overhaul testing of turbofan and turboshaft engines.

Key features:

• Turbofan engine test cell capacity 40,000 lbf
• Dual-bed turboshaft / turboprop engine test cell capacity 6,000 shp
• Quick engine change out capability

Capabilities:

• Turbofan cell: Rolls-Royce Conway Mk 301, Allied Signal LF 502-R5, LF 507-1H and LF 507-1F engines
• Turboshaft cell: Rolls-Royce Allison T56, Rolls-Royce Allison 501 industrial engines, Rolls-Royce Dart

MDS scope of work:

MDS was responsible for all aspects of this turnkey project, including project management.

Key test systems provided include:

• Aerodynamics and acoustics
• Inlet and exhaust systems
• Thrust Frame and Adapters
• Lift Platform
• Fuel System
• Engine Air Start System
• Oil Inhibiting System
• PLC-based facility control system
• Two EDAS 6000 Data Acquisition Systems
• Engine handing system
• Engine ground transportation systems
• Load absorption systems
• Cooling water system
• Methanol injection system
• Fire suppression system
• Engine test procedures
• Throttle control systems

Please visit the MDS Services and Products pages for examples of the range of solutions offered by MDS. For any additional information, please e-mail us at marketing@mdsaero.com.