Turbojet engine JT3C-6 and JT3C-7 entered service on American Airlines Boeing 707/720 aircraft after considerable military J57 operation; problem areas and improvement programs; time between overhauls (TBO) increased from 800 to 2100 hr at rate unparalleled in commercial engine operation; problems resulting from higher thrust, use of new materials, higher temperatures within and outside engine, complexities of fan air-thrust reverser, etc.
American airlines experience with turbojet/turbofan engines
ASME -- Paper
ASME Meeting GTP-16 ; 1962 Maintenance and repair
1962
9 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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