Allison T-56
Overhaul, modernisation and recommissioning of the bench with new data acquisition, electronic throttle and vibration analysis.
Projects
Benches, systems and structures put to the test.
A structured view of projects and capabilities developed by ASON.
01–04Technical index
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Engine test benches
Projects and systems developed by ASON.
F-404
Adaptation of a Hush House as an engine test bench, modernising instrumentation and data acquisition.
- Reversible throttle and spectral analysis
- Performance curves and video recording
F-404
Instrumentation, data acquisition and engine control for the new Gando bench.
J-85
Progressive bench upgrades covering measurement, control, thermal analysis and automatic thrust calibration.
PW-123 / PW-127 / Makila / CT7-9C
Bench configured and extended for four engine families with dedicated control, electronic throttle and data acquisition.
TFE-731 / TPE-331
Design and construction of an early automated data-acquisition bench, later expanded with electronic control, vibration analysis and CCTV.
Garrett TPE-331 / Allison T56
Turboprop bench with propeller, followed by a dynamometer facility for the C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion T56 variants.
02 / 04
Systems
Projects and systems developed by ASON.
F402 Pegasus data acquisition
Automatic parameter capture, storage and analysis system, expanded with vibration spectral analysis and time-series monitoring for each engine.
INTA turboprop test bench
Engineering leadership associated with the bench and later projects covering starting air, thrust measurement and calibration, and a new docking frame.
Auxiliary service modules
Control and regulation of water, oil, fuel and air, programmable against test conditions and connected to the acquisition system.
03 / 04
Developed equipment
Projects and systems developed by ASON.
Purpose-built equipment
Deployable power, avionics and battery units for unmanned aircraft; portable acquisition developed with ITP; wiring and torque/TGT testers; vibration matrices and touchscreen fuel and air modules.
04 / 04
Mechanical engineering
Projects and systems developed by ASON.
Tail Boom assembly tool
Tooling designed to lift, rotate and assemble the in-flight refuelling system while avoiding unwanted loads and torsion.
Docking Frame duplication
Documented manufacture of an approximately 10-tonne structure for transporting and coupling engines up to 100,000 lb thrust, with quick signal and supply connections.
Engine frames and structures
Design and manufacture of supports and restraints adapted to the loads, facility and specific conditions of each test.
Engines tested in facilities designed or maintained
- 01Turbojet: J85-GE-13, GE J79, ATAR 09C and ATAR 09K50
- 02Turboprop: TPE 331-5/-10, PW 123AF, GE CT7 and Allison T56
- 03Turboshaft: Makila 1A/1A1, GE T700, PT6T and A250-C20
- 04Turbofan: EJ200, F404-GE-400, F402 Pegasus and TFE 731-2/2J
ASON’s documented experience includes the ATAR 09K50 at Albacete, the TFE-731 at the Albacete maintenance facility, Rota’s turboshaft bench and applications including F-5, F-4, Mirage, C-212, Canadair, CN-235, C-130, P-3 Orion, Super Puma, Black Hawk, Agusta Bell, Sikorsky, Hughes 500, Eurofighter, F-18, Harrier and C-101.
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