Popular Helicopters and P&WC engines AW139
PT6C
AW169 H135
Bell 412
Bell 427/429 S-76D
MD Explorer
The missions that use P&WC engines highlight the critical importance of quality and service, Chabée said. “The missions impact the safety and social being of communities. In many instances, helicopters that we power help save lives and protect communities every day,” Chabée said.
While the engines are a critical part of the aircraft, they are going into helicopters built by significant OEMs: Airbus, Leonardo, Bell, MD Helicopters and Sikorsky. The OEMs may sell directly to the end user, but operators still come directly to P&WC for customer support through its global service network, Chabée added.
P&WC is now offering AW169 Performance Packs to boost payload and flight envelopes up to 20,000 feet for the twin-engine 4.5-ton class helicopter. The software-driven performance packs feature “dual channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC) that delivers an exceptional sense of operation, maintenance diagnostics and other control features,” according to P&WC. The company said it is always looking at ways to improve the service performance of existing engines.
In 2020, Pratt & Whitney Canada was the first engine manufacturer to launch a carbon offset service for business jet customers enrolled in its Eagle Service Plan (ESP) maintenance program. As a result of the positive response, the company is now expanding its carbon offset service availability to helicopter customers enrolled in ESP.
The company’s website contains information about how operators can reduce their carbon footprint to be more sustainable. “Sustainable aviation fuel
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PW210 PW200 PT6T
PW200 PW210 PW200
(SAF) is one of the solutions available today for in-service engines to address the decarbonization challenge. All P&WC engines are ready to operate with SAF at up to a 50% blend, and the company is working towards making engines 100% SAF ready in the future – SAFs have a key role to play for decarbonizing aviation and reaching industry goals. SAF, made from by- products of other industries, supports carbon reduction by drastically reducing CO2 emissions across its life cycle compared to conventional fossil- based jet fuel. If used alone, SAF can reduce emissions by up to 80%. In its pure form, however, it is not yet able to meet the standards set by the aviation industry.”
Reliable engines and maintenance packages also boost sustainability because operators can fly longer with the same equipment, Kumarasingam said. “Reliability is an integral element of our overall brand and our image in the marketplace. And, yes, reliability is very important to our customers.”
Another technology P&WC has implemented is oil analysis technology, which Kumarasingam said is available on several models. “The technology is up to 100 times more sensitive than other engine oil monitoring solutions. It analyzes trace amounts of metallic debris from oil-wetted engine components such as bearings, gears, and carbon seals to identify potential issues.”
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