Overview
When an engine has to come off the wing, every minute the aircraft sits idle costs money. RH Aero’s Engine Change Equipment – built around the COBRA Universal Engine-Change System and complemented by purpose-built stands and tooling – lets crews remove, transfer and re-install most of todays turbofans safely and up to 70 % faster than traditional bootstrap methods.
Use Cases
Supported Aircraft Types:
- Narrow-body aircraft (e.g., Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 series)
- Wide-body aircraft (e.g., Airbus A330, A350, Boeing 777, 787)
- Regional jets (e.g., Embraer E170/E190)
Typical Maintenance Tasks:
- Engine removal and installation
- Engine installation / FAL applications
- On-site engine maintenance operations
Benefits
COBRA lift system: Handles anything from CFM56 to GE90/Trent class engines with millimetre accuracy.
Up to 70 % time saving over bootstrap: Cuts an A320 change from ~8 h to <2 h; frees gates and crews sooner.
GE9X & XWB split-stand portfolio: Shock-isolated, Antonov-loadable stands with hydraulic raise/lower and redesigned guide cones for faster, safer alignment.
Universal adapters & accessories: One lift rig mates to multiple cradles, shipping stands and trailers – future-proof for mixed fleets.
Global support network: 26 service centres ready for load-cell calibration, spare parts and on-site training.
Why RH Aero
Engine changes are high-stakes, time-critical events. RH Aero delivers a complete, interoperable toolkit that shortens turnaround, safeguards the powerplant and keeps your schedule intact. All hardware is OEM-approved, fully traceable and backed by our worldwide service and leasing pool—so you can tackle everything from a planned shop visit to an unexpected AOG with absolute confidence.
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