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Old 16th May 2012 | 16:11
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clivewatson
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I was once told that the JT15D-4 engines were also used as pumps, although I don't recall exactly what they were supposed to have pumped.

Anyway, the story goes that these engines were employed to run for a five year non stop service life, with fuel and oil obviously provided throughout.

That's 43,800 hours and one start cycle! Pretty amazing if true.
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