United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation) received AR IAC (aviation registry of the interstate aviation committee) type certificate for TV7-117V turboshaft engine developed by Klimov Company. The type certificate was issued in accordance with requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations part 33 (FAR-33). The solemn certificate presentation ceremony was held in the network of MAKS-2015 international airshow; top officials of UEC and AR IAC took part in it.
On August 27th the solemn certificate presentation ceremony was held at UEC’s stand at MAKS-2015; the type certificate for the new TV7-117V turboshaft engine developed by Klimov Company (part of UEC) was presented to the company. AR IAC Chairman Vladimir Bespalov, UEC CEO Alexander Artyukhov, Klimov Company Executive Director Alexander Vatagin, Klimov Company General Designer Alexey Grigoryev and Managing Director of Chernyshev Moscow Machine-Building Enterprise Amir Khakimov, took part in the ceremony.
«Certification of TV7-117V engine is the great example of implementation of an import substitution program,” Andrei Boginsky, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade said.
Several years ago an engine developed by Pratt&Whitney Canada was considered as the only option for the new Mi-38 helicopter. Today, thanks to work of Klimov Company supported by Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Mi-38-2 production helicopters will be powered by the indigenous engine».
TV7-117V turboshaft engine is the version of certified TV7-117SM turboprop engine developed by Klimov Company for Il-114 regional aircraft. The basic engine is one of the world’s best in its class in terms of fuel efficiency, service life and reliability.
Distinctive feature of TV7-11V engine is the addition of emergency ratings with a power of 3000-3750 h.p., which help increase the flight safety. The engine is fitted with a new FADEC control system, developed on the basis of BARK-6V automatic control unit (also developed by Klimov Company).
«We are pleased to receive the type certificate issued by AR IAC for the new TV7-117V engine developed by our specialists,” UEC CEO Alexander Artyukhov said.
This is the important milestone in terms of development of this program, because the document confirms that the engine may be installed on a real aircraft. It is also important for timely deliveries of production engines for Mi-38 helicopters under a contract with Russian Helicopters Holding Company.
«The goal set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been successfully reached. These days every employee of Klimov Company must be proud of the results and see his actual contribution to development of the national engine-building industry,” Klimov Company Executive Director, Alexander Vatagin, noted.
The presentation of the type certificate for TV7-117V engine is the result of hard work of all the company’s employees and efficient cooperation with the certification centers, research institutes and Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. Now the UEC enterprises are preparing for the start of mass production of TV7-117V engines, which is scheduled for mid-2016».
