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| 21 May 2004 IAC AVIATION’S MOBILE TEST FACILITY FOR HELICOPTER ENGINES NOW SUPPORTING THE FRONT LINE
The MTF was unveiled at Europe’s biggest sector show, Aerospace Testing 2004 in Hamburg at the end of March. The award-winning, unique MTF platform is the latest innovation from the world-leading engine testing suppliers, IAC Aviation (http://www.iacaviation.com). A great deal of interest was shown in the MTF at the Show, in particular from Europe and the Far East, and further MTF options are now being developed for additional engine types. IN-THEATRE ENGINE TESTING The MTF’s primary benefit is that it allows engine testing on location in a war theatre, saving valuable time and manpower resources. It is completely self sufficient with on-board power generation and can operate anywhere, anytime. FIRST DEVELOPED FOR THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE The MTF was developed for the Ministry of Defence to support the new RTM322 helicopter engine that is entering into service across all British armed forces. ENGINE VARIANTS The MTFs so far supplied support both the Mk100 ‘Merlin’, Mk100, Mk250 and Mk200 ‘Support’ RTM322 engine variants. These engines are utilised in the Royal Navy’s and the RAF’s versions of the EH101 helicopter. Other RTM322 variants (i.e. Apache and NH90) and/or other turbo-shaft engine types can be easily accommodated and MTF options are now available for the T700, T800, Gnome and Gem engines. The MTF tests the new engine to flight idle speed with a full load performance option also available and MTFs now have as standard an onboard air starter and high performance running gear. MAXIMUM OPERATOR SUPPORT The MTF’s additional features include an air conditioned Acoustic Control Room with full-width bullet-resistant viewing window, while the computerised Data Acquisition System gives the operator access to all engine and facility parameters Black Box Event Logs, and integral Alarm with Automated Engine Shutdown. For contact details, click here.
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The
world–first Mobile Test Facility (MTF) for helicopter engines from
IAC Aviation of the UK is now an indispensable component of front line
support having been commissioned by RAF Benson in Oxfordshire and RNAS
Culdrose in Cornwall, both in the UK.
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