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    PW150

    There are over 30 different versions of this Pratt & Whitney Canada engine. The engine family is currently being used by 365 international operators in 124 countries. Over 6,000 engines (from the PW118 to the PW150) have been produced since 1984 when the engine family first went to market, building up over 100 million flight hours. The PW150 powers the Bombardier Q400.

    As a Pratt & Whitney Canada partner, Avio is responsible for the design, development and production of the mechanical power transmission (Reduction Gearbox or RGB).

    The PW150 is a turboprop engine. It is equipped with a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) system and Engine Monitoring System (EMS).

    The PW100 is a twin-shaft turboprop engine featuring:

    • Two centrifugal compressors
    • A two-stage power turbine

    Main engine characteristics

    Max Power at SL 5000 shaft horsepower

    Avio's module details

    Mechanical Power Transmission

     

    The Power Mechanical Transmission of the PW150 transfers power from the engine shaft to the propeller, with a reduction ratio of about 17:1.

    Features:

    • two bi-helical gear stages
    • integrated mechanical transmission accessories (Accessories Gearbox – AGB)
    • pyrowear 53 ® gears and magnesium castings 

     

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