JT8-D Engine overhauls
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From: Saudi Vegas
In my opinion:
Volvo, Sweden - Good Quality but expensive.
Singapore Technologies, Sing - As above
Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia - Cheap but bad quality and slow.
Already mentioned, Summit - Get the overflow from Volvo so you could go to Volvo and get Summit anyway.
Airmotive, Ireland - not sure if still do the JT8
Volvo, Sweden - Good Quality but expensive.
Singapore Technologies, Sing - As above
Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia - Cheap but bad quality and slow.
Already mentioned, Summit - Get the overflow from Volvo so you could go to Volvo and get Summit anyway.
Airmotive, Ireland - not sure if still do the JT8
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Amman
JT8D & RB211-524 overhaul
I work in a company that Overhauls the JT8s if you are interested,
we are in Jordan.
e-mail:[email protected]
we are in Jordan.
e-mail:[email protected]
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Hopewell, Nova Scotia Canada
I cannot suggest a facility as you indicate Italy as your location and I am in North America but you did request input. If you have experience having JT8's "Repaired" then this post may aid someone else.
I said "Repaired" because that is what is accomplished, not "Overhaul".
Spend some time and money and do an "Audit" on your choosen repair facility to check out their capabilities. Search and list what actually has to be done on the engine as far as AD's etc. Only do what is required and if parts are required then buy new as a last resort. There are engines disassembled all the time with lots of hours and calender time still on the parts. If you are not fully familiar with the engine strip down then hire someone who is and send them with the engine to monitor it from strip down to final test run. Saving 150 to 200 thousand US dollars per engine build is criticle. You also end up with an engine you have complete confidence in and hopefully no surprises when you hang it on.
Hope this helps someone. (Just my 2 cents worth)
I said "Repaired" because that is what is accomplished, not "Overhaul".
Spend some time and money and do an "Audit" on your choosen repair facility to check out their capabilities. Search and list what actually has to be done on the engine as far as AD's etc. Only do what is required and if parts are required then buy new as a last resort. There are engines disassembled all the time with lots of hours and calender time still on the parts. If you are not fully familiar with the engine strip down then hire someone who is and send them with the engine to monitor it from strip down to final test run. Saving 150 to 200 thousand US dollars per engine build is criticle. You also end up with an engine you have complete confidence in and hopefully no surprises when you hang it on.
Hope this helps someone. (Just my 2 cents worth)
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From: kent
borrage
Contact: Bruce Erridge, Summit Aviation
TeL: +44 1843 860866
email: [email protected]
Summit Aviation hold JAA/FAA approvals for overhaul/repair of all series of JT8D engines.
TeL: +44 1843 860866
email: [email protected]
Summit Aviation hold JAA/FAA approvals for overhaul/repair of all series of JT8D engines.
Last edited by borrage; 25th February 2008 at 13:54. Reason: incorrect email
