AEC and Safran have developed 3D composite fan module components for the LEAP™ aircraft engine. The LEAP engine is a product of CFM International, which is the world’s leading …

2014年3月4日 · LEAP will use 18 carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) blades that together weigh 168 lb/76 kg. The CFM56 has 36 titanium fan blades, totaling 330 lb/150 kg. Lighter …

2024年9月1日 · The current literature has established that resin matrix composite fan blades (RMCFBs), as an alternative to traditional lightweight metal fan blades, exhibit high energy …

This is produced using 3D woven RTM composites for the LEAP program. Platforms form the flow path between blades. These innovative techniques contribute to the engine's exceptional fuel …

2015年8月31日 · The CTi blade — CTi refers to its carbon composite structure and Ti leading edge, reminiscent of the LEAP engine’s blade — has been tested on a Trent 1000 advanced …

2013年9月18日 · LEAP engine - Composite Fan Blades & Case. The new LEAP engine incorporates new breakthrough technologies to make it more fuel-efficient, cost-efficient and …

2021年9月20日 · Modern and future engine fan blades, such as those used in the LEAP aircraft engine, are designed and manufactured using a 3D-woven carbon fiber fabric impregnated …

A defining feature is its 18 carbon fiber composite fan blades rotating within a carbon fiber composite fan case. As of Safran's December 2022, LEAP engines command an impressive …

2023年10月12日 · These fan blades are designed for longevity in service eliminating the need for such frequent re-lubrication at the blade root. Holding these blades in position are spacers …

Composite fan module (comprised of blades, platforms, spacers, and fan case) is 300 pounds lighter compared to equivalent metallic components per engine. Improvements in damage …