GE Aviation and Thrush Aircraft hold H80 training The H80 engine from GE was the subject of a two-part training series held at Thrush Aircraft in Albany, Georgia in the latter half of March. The first session, which lasted five consecutive days, targeted A&P/IA mechanics and focused on light and heavy maintenance of the H80 engine. The second session was geared towards the owner/operator. This
session contained topics from the design and functionality of the engine to emergency procedures. As the two-day class for owners and operators was taking place, Thrush Aircraft was giving demonstration and orientation flights in the dual-cockpit 510G owned by Souther Field Aviation in Americus, Georgia. Owners and operators from the
Randy Sandstorm from Canada getting a GE H80 cockpit checkout by Thrush representative , Terry Humphrey.
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United States and Canada were in attendance.
GE H80 Series engines are built to last with advanced materials and a robust turboprop design. Combining the latest technologies with modern 3D aerodynamic design, these powerplants deliver the enhanced takeoff power, dependable hot day performance and reduced cost of ownership required by the modern aerial applicator.
Thrush Aircraft typically holds quarterly training sessions on all of their aircraft with the majority taking place at the owner/ operator’s locale. GE, in cooperation with Thrush, educates their customers on the H80 engine with two sessions each year.
To experience the next generation of engine performance, call: Greg Ryan Sales Representative North and South America +1.954.292.5312 gregjames.ryan@ge.com
Michal Ptacnik Sales Representative Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia +420.222.538.701 michal.ptacnik@ge.com
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The H80 turbine engine is built by GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric. The H80 combines the robust design of GE’s highly regarded M601 engine family, with 3-D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials to create a more powerful, fuel-efficient, durable engine compared with the original M601. In addition, the H80 requires with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no hot section inspection. The H80 engine will also feature an extended service life of 3,600 flight-hours or 6,600 cycles between overhauls.