The main features of the PW6000 are its high efficiency and simple design. Intended for use on short-haul routes, the engine powers the Airbus A318. The PW6000 engine is characterized by its use of state-of-the-art manufacturing methods and materials as well as significantly reduced maintenance costs.
The PW6000 has been developed and manufactured in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney since 1999. This engine marks several milestones for MTU: It was the first time that MTU was responsible for developing a core engine component in a commercial application—the engine’s six-stage transonic high-pressure compressor. What’s more, this was the first time in MTU’s history that it was also responsible for the final assembly and acceptance testing for production engines.
In addition, MTU was responsible for developing the PW6000’s low-pressure turbine, manufacturing parts, and assembling the high-pressure compressor and the low-pressure turbine, as well as for maintenance operations.
A318 flight operations powered by the PW6000 have been suspended since mid-2019.
Yes, we retrofit legacy systems (e.g., GE Frame 5, Siemens V94.2) with modern digital controllers, typically completing hardware integration within 4-8 weeks. Software migration requires additional validation time.
We recommend annual performance testing under ISO 3977-2 standards. Critical applications (e.g., offshore platforms) may require semi-annual tests with emissions compliance checks.
All rad-hard devices (e.g., FPGA, ADC) are QML Class V certified under MIL-PRF-38535 and tested to MIL-STD-883 Method 1019 for SEU tolerance. Full qualification reports are available upon request.
Our ASICs and power management ICs operate across -55°C to +175°C ambient temperatures, with derating curves provided in military temperature range (MTR) datasheets.
Our PMA parts (e.g., actuators, sensors) hold FAA/EASA Form 1 certification and match OEM form/fit/function. Installation requires SB/MB documentation per FAA AC 23.1529.
All NAS/MS fasteners include full DNA traceability: melt source (AMS 2301), heat/lot numbers, and AS9100-compliant MTRs with ultrasonic test reports.
AOG orders ship within 4 hours for stocked items (FAA-PMA, EASA Part 21G). Non-stock critical parts trigger priority manufacturing with 72-hour max turnaround.
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