The attractive performance retention characteristics of the JT8D engine are described. Because of its moderate bypass ratio and turbine temperature, and stiff structural design, the performance retention versus flight cycles of the JT8D engine sets a standard that is difficult for other engines to equal. In addition, the significant benefits of refurbishment of the JT8D engine are presented. Cold section refurbishment offers thrust specific fuel consumption improvements of up to 2 percent and payback in less than a year, making a very attractive investment option for the airlines.
JT8D engine performance retention
1981-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Development of JT8D Turbofan Engine Composite Fan Blades
AIAA | 1971
|Reduction of JT8D Powered Aircraft Noise By Engine Refanning
SAE Technical Papers | 1974
|DC-9 flight testing of the refanned JT8D engine
AIAA | 1975
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