As part of the total integrated logistics support for the Lockheed Martin C130 Hercules aircraft, Aerotest Limited have designed, developed and supplied an advanced open air Mobile Engine Test System (METS) which is capable of performance testing the following:

• Hercules C-130H Allison T56-A15 power plant installed within a Quick Engine Change Unit and with a Hamilton-Standard 54H60-91 propeller installed.

• Allison T56/ 501 bare power plant and with a Hamilton-Standard 54H60-91 propeller installed.

• Hercules C130J AE2100D3 power plant installed within a Quick Engine Change Unit and with a Dowty Aerospace R391 six bladed composite propeller installed.

• Adaptability to support the Lockheed Martin P3 Orion Allison T56-A14 power plant installed within a Quick Engine Change Unit and a Hamilton-Standard 54H60-77 propeller installed.

A METS Facility provides the following advantages:

• A flexible testing solution.
• A safe and efficient test environment.
• Proves the Quality of the overhauled Power Plant, Propeller and Nacelle as well as the complete assembly.
• Fully tested QECU’S ready and tested for ONE TIME installation.
• A Dynamometer Test Cell for bare engine testing is no longer required.
• “State of the Art” data acquisition system and full performance analysis software, including on-line, real time, test and digital fault diagnosis via high-speed computers and auto-cueing software.
• A faster, more accurate way of repeatable and recording test data.
• Prevents the aircraft being used as an expensive Test Facility, thus Increases aircraft availability.
• QECU’s and power plants are installed onto an aircraft standard Duplex stainless steel mounting frame at the same propeller centerline height as that of the Hercules wing. This reduces the amount of propeller ground-tip vortices and FOD hazards, which can damage the propeller and power plant.
• The Aerotest METS test trailer is the only unique facility in the world to be equipped with front and rear hydraulic access scissor lift platforms reducing aerodynamic backwash blockage and resultant induced strain on the installed propeller.

A METS Facility comprises of:

QECU Test Trailer & Mounting Frame
Acoustic control cabin
QECU Air Start System
QECU Fuel System
Slave Oil System for bare engine testing.

Aerotest have the ability to react to any specific requirements, and understand how to produce a product best suited to Turnkey multi-purpose Engine Test Facilities and aerospace related applications.

Aerotest’s main aim is to provide all our customers with the very best state of the art products and services available and is dedicated to expanding its product range

If you have a particular requirement please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss matters further.

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