RB211-535

RB211-535

In January 2018, StandardAero announced its selection by Rolls-Royce as the “life of type” maintenance service provider for the RB211-535E4 wide chord fan engine. The RB211-535 powers 58% of all Boeing 757 medium-range airliners delivered and is expected to remain in service until 2040.

StandardAero supports the RB211-535 at its full-service overhaul facility in San Antonio, TX. The facility features a dedicated RB211 production area with an optimized workflow layout. This layout includes module disassembly/assembly stations and static (case) and rotating (rotor) sub-assembly stations. Additionally, the production area has 100% overhead hoist coverage and a 20-foot-wide main service aisleway to facilitate work on the engine. The facility also has four engine test cells, with two initially set up to support the RB211-535.

The RB211-535E4 generates 40,100 to 43,100 lbs. of thrust at take-off, making it the highest-thrust engine in StandardAero’s commercial MRO portfolio. This new capability further strengthens the company’s reputation as a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan.

StandardAero will be the exclusive provider of maintenance services for RB211-535 engines enrolled in the Rolls-Royce TotalCare® power-by-the-hour program. This long-term service agreement ensures StandardAero meets customer mission availability requirements.

StandardAero offers full L3/L4 capabilities for all major modules and workscopes, along with lighter L1/L2 workscopes for the RB211-535.

SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Rolls-Royce authorized ‘life of type’ engine maintenance services provider
• Full MRO capabilities for the RB211-535
• Full FAA approval received in October 2019, followed by EASA certification
• First customer engines redelivered in 2019; now supporting both program and transactional customers
• 50+ year relationship of supporting Rolls-Royce aero engines
• 577,000 sq. ft. MRO facility capable of full overhaul & test of RB211-535 engines
• Four test cells capable of supporting RB211-535: three 50,000-lb. cells, and one 90,000-lb. cell
• 38,000 sq. ft. engine test prep space
• 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse space
• Dedicated on-site engineering technical support
• In-house component repair
• 24-hour customer response team
• Dedicated program management

APPLICATIONS

• Boeing 757