General

Electric GE9X
Lifecycle of an aircraft engine

Chettri Aditya (M20-312)

The General Electric
GE9X is a high-bypass
turbofan developed by
GE Aviation exclusively
for the Boeing 777X. It
first ran on the ground
in April 2016 and first
flew on March 13, 2018
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Concept development Development Approval assembly

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typically involves generating new ideas
using creative and critical thinking skills,
research, and analysis.

Installation and Operation and Repair and Retirement/

commissioning Maintainance Upgrades Disposal
Concept Design and Approval
Manufacturing and
development assembly
Development

In this phase, the propulsion system is

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manufactured and assembled using the
finalized design. Quality control
measures are taken to ensure that the
system meets all necessary standards
and regulations

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commissioning Maintainance Upgrades Disposal
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development
Design and
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assembly

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The FAA Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO) responsible for the specific
aircraft certification program in
which the engine will be installed is
responsible for the engine
installation approval.

Installation and Operation and Repair and Retirement/

commissioning Maintainance Upgrades Disposal
Concept Design and Manufacturing and
development Development Approval
assembly

In this phase, the propulsion system

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is manufactured and assembled
using the finalized design. Quality
control measures are taken to
ensure that the system meets all
necessary standards and
regulations.

Installation and Operation and Repair and Retirement/

commissioning Maintainance Upgrades Disposal
Concept Design and Manufacturing and
development Development Approval assembly

The propulsion system is

installed in the aircraft and tested

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to ensure that it operates as
expected.

Installation and Operation and Repair and Retirement/

Maintainance Disposal
commissioning Upgrades
Concept Design and Manufacturing and
development Development Approval assembly

During this phase, the propulsion

system is operated and
maintained according to the

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manufacturer's guidelines.
Regular inspections and
maintenance are performed to
ensure that the system remains
in good working condition.

Installation and Operation and Repair and Retirement/

commissioning Upgrades Disposal
Maintainance
Concept Design and Manufacturing and
development Development Approval assembly

Over time, the propulsion system

may require repairs or overhaul
to replace worn or damaged

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components. This phase involves
disassembling the system,
replacing or repairing
components, and reassembling
and testing the system.

Installation and Operation and Retirement/

commissioning Maintainance Repair and Upgrades Disposal
Concept Design and Manufacturing and
development Development Approval assembly

Eventually, the propulsion system

will reach the end of its useful life

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and will need to be retired and
replaced. This phase involves
removing the old system and
installing a new one.

Installation and Operation and Repair and

commissioning Maintainance Upgrades Retirement/ Disposal