• 1

  Fan Module/Blade Containment

  • Built on PW4084 foundation
  • FOD and erosion resistant, swept wide chord hollow titanium fan blade with 3D aerodynamic design
  • Lightweight and durable Kevlar aluminum containment system
  • Improved fan/exit guide vane spacing for optimum noise
  • Individual fan blade reparability and on wing replacement
• 2

  Low Pressure Compressor

  • Built on PW4084 foundation
  • 3D aerodynamic airfoil design for reduced fuel burn and increased EGT Margin and life
  • Low dirt and debris particle ingestion design for improved durability and long on wing life
• 3

  9-Stage High Pressure Compressor

  • Built on GE90 Foundation
  • 3D aerodynamic airfoil design for improved efficiency, FOD resistance and superior stall-free operation
  • Thermally matched casing and rotors for improved performance retention through blade rub reduction.
  • Wide chord, forward swept stage 1 blisk for reduced maintenance cost and on wing repair
• 4

  Low Emission Combustor

  • Derived from GE CF6 and CFM technologies
  • Low emission technology with single annular combustor (SAC) design simplicity
  • Meets all current and future CAEP emission requirements with significant margin
• 5

  High Pressure Turbine

  • Built on GE90 Foundation
  • 3D aerodynamic design, split blade cooling for optimum performance and durability
  • Thermally matched casing and rotors for performance retention through tighter blade tip clearances.
  • Boltless rotor architecture reduces part count and increases disk life, reducing overall maintenance costs
• 6

  Low Pressure Turbine

  • Built on PW4000 foundation
  • 3D aerodynamic airfoil design for reduced fuel burn and increased EGT Margin and life
  • Axial gap optimization/2-stage acoustic cut off design for noise reduction
  • Hollow airflows for increased turbine efficiency and reduced weight
• 7

  Bearing & Lube System

  • Built on GE90 and PW4000 technologies
  • Simple two spool engine architecture results in better overall reliability and reduced maintenance costs
  • Short, one piece tower shaft for improved accessory drive train reliability
  • Carbon seals reduce oil consumption and fuel burn
  • Low pressure, unregulated lube system allows easier system servicing and recued oil volume
• 8

  Digital Engine Control

  • Based on GE90 and CFM technologies
  • FADEC III Engine Control System builds upon experience of previous two generations
  • Advanced condition motoring system integration with A380 aircraft sets new standards in performance trending and remote diagnostic compatibility
  • Advanced processing capability and redundant critical monitoring sensors results in significant reduction potential in aircraft delays and cancellations
• 9

  Accessory Gearbox

  • Based on PW4000 proven design
  • Core mounted architecture maintains shorter, less complex tower shaft configuration for improved maintainability
  • Internally cored lubrication passage minimizes external plumbing and oil leakage potential
  • Proven gear, bearing and steel design for long life durability
• 10

  Transportability/Propulsor Option

  • Based on GE90 and PW4000 designs and maintainability
  • Engine split-ship capability to facilitate module transported by most wide body combi and freighter aircraft
  • Propulsor configuration option available to support out station engine change out and minimize engine investments

 Based on GE Engine Platform

 Based on Pratt & Whitney Engine Platform