ST Engineering has announced that its commercial aviation business will expand its MRO solution for the LEAP-1B engine with test cell support, expected to be ready by the end of 2023.
The expansion of the LEAP-1B test cell capability follows the establishment of fast-turn service for the engine in February of this year and approval from EASA, FAA and CAAC.
ST Engineering will partner with Calspan Aero System Engineering (Calspan ASE), a provider of testing and technology development solutions, to establish a LEAP-1B test cell capability at its engine MRO facility in Singapore. The LEAP-1B test cell will be the first in the Asia-Pacific region to incorporate the latest technology found in Calspan ASE’s upgraded data acquisition control system and proprietary software ASE2000LX Version 8. The vast array of digital tools to be rolled out by ST Engineering will enhance the efficiency and performance of aero-engine test cells through automated engine monitoring, process repeatability and data analysis.
Tay Eng Guan, Vice President and General Manager of Engine Services at ST Engineering, said: “We are delighted to add to our engine MRO offering by developing a high quality and environmentally friendly test cell for the LEAP-1B engine. This is where we develop a complete MRO service for the engine. As another step forward, we look forward to serving our valued customers by the end of 2023.”
David Meier, President of Calspan ASE, added: “Calspan ASE is very proud to continue our long-standing relationship with ST Engineering by adding test support hardware and updating the control system for efficient testing of the LEAP-1B engine in Singapore. We look forward to bringing this An important function went live to meet the growing capacity needs of LEAP MRO in the region.”
ST Engineering operates engine MRO facilities in Singapore and Xiamen, China, and currently has test cell capabilities for the CFM56-5B and -7B engines at both facilities. As part of its commitment to sustainability, ST Engineering will also work with Calspan ASE to integrate energy and energy saving technologies into its existing test cells.
