Engines CX uses
 

Ok I have tried to use the search function on this site but to no avail. So I will throw it out and maybe someone can answer:

What specific engine model designations and their thrust ratings does CX use?

I know they use Trent 500,800,700 & the RB211-524G/H-Ts. But I am referencing 2 sources and they are both a little different. Please help if you can. Thanks.

ok and to make it easier for folks answering the question:
A/C Engine Thrust rating
B747-400 RB211-524H-T 60,600#
B747-400F " "
B747-200F RB211-524D 51,110#
B777-200 TRENT 8??
B777-300 TRENT 8??
A330-300 TRENT 7??
A340-300 CFM56-5C
A340-600 TRENT 556


Thanks again!!!

Can only tell u the ones i fly...

A330-300 TRENT 772...... 71,100
A340-300 CFM56-5C4...... 34,000
A340-600 TRENT 556....... 56,000

Don't forget the CF6-50E2 powered classic freighters and the latest edition the Pratt 4000 on the 744.

Okay you require, off the top of my head.


A/C Engine Thrust rating
B747-400 RB211-524H-T 60,600 lbs
B747-400F RB211-524D4 53000 lbs
B747-200F RB211-524D 51,110lbs
B777-200 TRENT 877 77000 lbs
B777-300 TRENT 892 92000 lbs to 95000lbs
A330-300 TRENT 772 71100 lbs
A340-300 CFM56-5C4 SNECMA French 34000lbs
A340-600 TRENT 556 56000 lbs


Hope this helps.

They did ask on my interview about this.

Doesn't the PERF INIT page of the -400 pax fleet say RB211-524G??

Dear jtr,
You know what I am trying to get specific, accurate info on the CX fleet engine model so I dont know what the perf init page says. On top of that there has been various max thrust numbers posted. I find that some of the max thrust avail posted here are greater than the numbers posted by the engine manf. web site. I was hoping the pilot forum will know for sure. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks jtr.

My above post is a question.

To expand, I thought the engines were G-T models with 58,000lb on the Pax fleet, and H-T models (60,600lb) on the fr8tr.

I was hoping to garner input from someone who knows the answer, as I would hate to lead you down the garden path.

Certainly the manuals refer to only H-T models now (I am only a recent convert to the gas-guzzling dinosaur)

According to the 747-400 ABC book, Cathay provided RR with an aircraft in 1998 to complete its G to HT certification program. Given CX's committment to the RR program, I would assume that all 747-400 in the fleet are HTs by now (stand to be corrected).

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ighlight=rb211
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ighlight=rb211

A side issue is why do the RB 211's keep blowing up? CX must have the highest in-flight failure rate of any company.

Apparently due to the pollution in HKG. All Trent engines now regularly washed through.