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Performance deterioration based on existing (historical) data; JT9D jet engine diagnostics programThe results of the collection and analysis of historical data pertaining to the deterioration of JT9D engine performance are presented. The results of analyses of prerepair and postrepair engine test stand performance data from a number of airlines to establish the individual as well as average losses in engine performance with respect to service use are included. Analysis of the changes in mechanical condition of parts, obtained by inspection of used gas-path parts of varying age, allowed preliminary assessments of component performance deterioration levels and identification of the causitive factors. These component performance estimates, refined by data from special engine back-to-back testing related to module performance restoration, permitted the development of preliminary models of engine component/module performance deterioration with respect to usage. The preliminary assessment of the causes of module performance deterioration and the trends with usage are explained, along with the role each module plays in overall engine performance deterioration. Preliminary recommendations with respect to operating and maintenance practices which could be adopted to control the level of performance deterioration are presented. The needs for additional component sensitivity testing as well as outstanding issues are discussed.
Document ID
19800013837
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Sallee, G. P.
(Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group East Hartford, CT, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
April 20, 1978
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-135448
PWA-5512-21
Report Number: NASA-CR-135448
Report Number: PWA-5512-21
Accession Number
80N22324
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-20632
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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