CF6 - MTU Aero Engines

CF6 (MRO)

MTU has been a risk-and-revenue sharing partner in this GE Aviation engine program since 1971, when the company produced the first parts for the CF6-50. In the meantime, MTU manufactures parts for the entire CF6 family (CF6-6, CF6-80A, -80C, -80E). The CF6 is a two-shaft turbofan which powers medium- to long-haul Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft.

For the CF6 MTU Aero Engines produces turbine and compressor parts. Having been manufactured for over 40 years, this engine now figures more and more importantly in MTU’s repair and spare parts business.

Data

Facts

Two-shaft-turbofan engine
Active clearance control of low-pressure turbine
Digital control unit
On-condition maintenance

Production

High-pressure turbine (various parts)
High-pressure compressor (various parts)
Low-pressure turbine (various parts)
Low-pressure compressor (various parts)

Support

Repair and overhaul by MTU Maintenance

Partner

GE
Safran Aircraft Engines
GKN Aerospace
Avio Aero

Technical Data

	CF6-80C	CF6-80E
Max. thrust	63,500 lbf	72,000 lbf
Bypass ratio	5.3:1	5.1:1
Pressure ratio	31.8:1	34.8:1
Length	168 in	168 in
Max. fan diameter	106 in	114 in
Weight	9,860 lbs	11,225 lbs