Old RB 211s/CFM-56s for educational use
 

Hi all,

I am a lecturer at an educational institute teaching Aircraft Structures and Systems. As part of the team that is retrofitting the static displays in our training hall, we are looking to procure a used RB211 or CFM-56 for both educational and display purposes.

The engine does not need to be air worthy but should be free of rust marks and if possible made for training purposes, ie. allows for removal of components.

Does anyone know of any companies that deal with such equipment?

Thanks in advance.

May I point out that RB211s are used off-shore on production platforms so I suggest that retired aircraft units probably end up there.

the industrial RB211 is a very long way from one that flies.

i would suggest you get in touch with the RR learning centre in Derby, you should be able to find a contact on the website, if not let me know and i'll find you a contact.

The biggest problem you will have is that the metals are very valuable these days, so scrap value is high and they have a lot of precious metals hidden away for recovery, such as gold brazing etc so the melting pot is where most of them end up.

GB

The guy that runs one in his back garden may be able to advise;

Rolls Royce RB 211-22B | Jet Propulsion

I've got two little dogs next door that bark and wake me up at 05:00
thank God he's not my neighbour or I would be looking for a SAM7!!!

I need to borrow that RB211, fall has come and the leaves have fallen. That bad boy ought to blow the leaves into someone else's yard in seconds.:rolleyes:

VFD

Have you tried approaching the likes of RR, nothing ventured, nothing gained etc

The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust - Rolls-Royce

Try Air Atlanta Icelandic - they have scrapped Tri-stars and 747s over the last few years and may have something lying about taking up space. I believe some were scrapped in Malaysia.

Unfortunately as been said previously scrap engines are rarely that instead they become tear down candidates and are very sought after as such.

Thanks for the information guys. I will try out some of the links provided. Will provide an update if I am successful in procuring one!! :ok:

These are ex military stuff

Jet Engines | Jet Engine Trader

EVERETT AERO - Engines

But are in the UK.

Try approaching Malaysia Airline's , they have some B747 waiting scrapping , as well as lots of B737 waiting the same fate .....

Unfortunately there aren't any more where Justin's came from, I will say though that running it is one of the most exhilarating things I've ever done. One of the neighbors did, in fact, mind though...;)

It might be worth talking to a company that scraps L1011's:

AGS Co. Ltd
Jeff Zika
27th Floor, Fortune Tower
Ratchadapisek Road, Din Deang
10400 - Bangkok
Thailand

Also, this is only my own view but I would personally not have any dealings with one particular company previously mentioned in this thread. Please PM me if you need more information on that matter.

The best of luck with your search, the RB211 is a stunning engine!

If you are primarily interested in r/r external accessories, you might be able to get a "carcass" with few or no pricey internals such as turbine vanes, rotors, etc. but with a fairly complete gearbox, pumps, controls etc.