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PW2000: Powering the Boeing 757

MTU has been working in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney on developing and manufacturing the PW2000 engine family since 1979. These engines are used in both the commercial and military sectors, particularly in medium- and long-haul operations.
 

MTU’s involvement in the PW2000

MTU’s program share of 21.2 percent in the construction of this successful engine comprises the development of the low-pressure turbine and the turbine exit case as well as the production of the most important parts of the low-pressure turbine and other high-quality components. MTU’s low-pressure turbine for the PW2000 was the first the company had developed independently for a commercial application. MTU Maintenance Hannover also offers complete maintenance services. MTU provides technical and logistical support for the F117 military application, which powers the Boeing C-17 Globemaster.

Overview of maintenance capabilities

  • Customised service packages and individual repair solutions
  • Modification, retrofitting, repair and overhaul
  • State-of-the-art repair service for entire engines, and comprehensive parts repair
  • Innovative high-tech repair processes
  • On-wing support
  • 24/365 AOG hotline and spare parts provisioning in AOG emergencies
  • Engine condition and trend monitoring
  • Engineering support
  • Lease engines
  • 1st run warranty repairs

Facts

  • EIS: 1984
  • The PW2000 is a two-shaft-turbofan engine in thrust category 37,500-43,000 lbf
  • Active clearance control
  • New airfoil profiles
  • New materials
  • New combustor configuration
  • Modular design
  • First commercial engine with digital engine control (FADEC)
  • On-condition maintenance

MTU competencies

  • Program share: 21.2%
  • Development of low-pressure turbine and turbine exhaust casing
  • Manufacture of low-pressure turbine (various parts), turbine exit case, high-pressure turbine and high-pressure compressor parts as well as diffuser/combustion chamber module components
  • Technical and logistical support for the F117 military application
  • Maintenance at MTU Maintenance Hannover and on-site service activities

    Start year MRO: 1988
    Shop visits (2023): > 750 
    Workscope: Engine MRO

Partners

  • Pratt & Whitney
  • GKN Aerospace

Applications

  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (Engine type: F117-PW-100)

Technical Data

Max. thrust43,000 lbf
Bypass ratio6:1
Pressure ratio30:1
Length11.8 ft
Fan diameter6.6 ft
Weight7,299 lbs

Sales Contact

Andreas Kalina
Europe & Africa
Phone: +49 511 7806-2533
Andreas.Kalina@mtu.de
Phone: +49 511 7806-2533
Andreas.Kalina@mtu.de
Christoph Heck
South and North America
Phone: +49 511 7806-2621
Christoph.Heck@mtu.de
Phone: +49 511 7806-2621
Christoph.Heck@mtu.de
Jan Steenbock
Far East
Phone: +49 511 7806-4221
Jan.Steenbock@mtu.de
Phone: +49 511 7806-4221
Jan.Steenbock@mtu.de
Sami Ben-Kraiem
Middle East & Southeast Asia
Phone: +49 511 7806-4465
sami.ben-kraiem@mtu.de
Phone: +49 511 7806-4465
sami.ben-kraiem@mtu.de
AOG Hotline
Phone: +49 171 431 4333
Phone: +49 171 431 4333

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