Object Details
Manufacturer
Garrett Corporation
Designer
Ivan Speer
Physical Description
Type: Turbofan, two-shaft, geared
Thrust/speed: 16,500 N (3,700 lb) at 29,692 rpm
Fan: Bypass ratio 2.8:1, single-stage,
Compressor: 4-stage low-pressure axial, 1-stage high-pressure centrifugal
Combustor: Annular reverse flow
Turbine: Single-stage high-pressure, 3-stage low-pressure
Weight: 342 kg (754 lb)
Summary
The AlliedSignal TFE731 was largely responsible for the broad-scale introduction of medium-size corporate fanjet aircraft, a trend that began in the early 1970s. The engine's low specific fuel consumption greatly increased the range of corporate jet aircraft. The TFE731 is used on many types of business jets, including Bombardier Learjets, Dassault Falcons, Cessna Citations, Raytheon Hawker 800s, and Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Astras.
As one of the first development engines for the TFE731-3 engine series, this engine has been rebuilt nearly 200 times for various development and certification testing programs. It has undergone more than 2,000 hours of hard testing in the manufacturer's test cell facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, and on a Falcon 20 jet aircraft. This testing resulted in many improvements to the TFE731 series, including the development of a low-smoke combustion system and enhanced engine controls.
Credit Line
Gift of AlliedSignal Aerospace
Date
1978
Inventory Number
A19970501000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet)
Materials
Engine Components - Various alloys of aluminum, steel, etc.
Hoses/Clamps - Rubber
Protective Caps - Plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 754lb. (342kg)
Other: 28 3/16in. (71.6cm)
Other (Core length): 49 3/4in. (126.3cm)
Display (Engine on Stand): 1 ft. 11 7/16 in. × 1 ft. 2 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 10 15/16 in., 446.8kg (59.5 × 36.5 × 58.3cm, 985lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Thomas W. Haas We All Fly
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19970501000
