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CFM56
IOC: 1974
Total Production: 19,684
CFM56-5A
IOC: 1988
Origin:France, United States of America
Contractor/s:
CFM International
Description:
CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between French Snecma Moteurs and American General Electric. The CFM56 family of engines, CFM International main product, is named after General Electric's CF6 and Snecma's M56 engines. More than 13,500 CFM56 engines have been delivered to more than 350 customers all over the world.
CFM56 engines have been designed to power short-, medium-, and long-range commercial and military aircraft since the first CFM56-1 entered service in 1974. These single-stage turbofans are currently available ranging from 18,500 to 34,000 pounds of thrust and four fan sizes.
The CFM56-5A turbofan operates at lower temperatures than its predecessors and incorporates advanced materials. It thrust ranges from 22,000 to 26,500 pounds and entered service in 1988.
Airbus A320 and A319 airliners are powered by two CFM56-5A engines.
Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 1,730 mm, Length 2.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 2,266 kg (4,996 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 26,500 lb (12,020 kg)
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Notes
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008
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