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Company History and Background
The Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) was formed in 1992 as a joint venture partnership and is an Economic Offset Company which exists under the Economic Offset Program (EOP) of Saudi Arabia. EOP is an innovative investment program established in 1989 to help form profitable businesses in Saudi Arabia. Designed to attract foreign investment, the program encourages joint ventures between foreign and Saudi companies which promotes the expansion of the Saudi private sector through long term, mutually beneficial, collaborative business ventures. MEPC provides military engine depot-level maintenance for Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and remains committed to being a world class provider for overhaul of engines, parts, and services.
MEPC established and has maintained a good working relationship with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) since 2001 providing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the F100-PW-220 engine that powers the RSAF F-15 aircraft. Since that time, MEPC has produced over 680 F100 modules and has begun providing MRO services on the RSAF RB199 engine utilized on the Tornado aircraft. The very first RB199 Intermediate Turbine module was delivered in 2009. Additionally, MEPC has initiated development of MRO capabilities on the RSAF T-56 and PT6A-62 engine fleet.
MEPC has provided MRO services out of the current facility location in Riyadh however, due to new and developing programs coming online, construction of a new and larger facility has commenced near King Khaled International Airport Industrial Area in February, 2010. Expected date of completion of the new facility is mid-2011.
Mission & Vision
Mission :
MEPC is committed to being a world class provider of overhauled engines, parts, and services that exceed customer expectations
Vision :
"To be the Middle East region preferred provider of propulsion system services at the most competitive cost and to be recognized as an innovator of cost competitive global power solutions and support services that exceed customer expectations"
General Capabilities
MEPC has relentlessly worked with its partners in establishing MRO product and services in support of the RSAF customer. These efforts have established MEPC as a reliable supplier with a reputation for meeting or exceeding customer expectations. MEPC currently supports the following engine products or is establishing the MRO capability:
F100
RB199
T56
PT6A
Engine part Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) line
Engine part bench testing
Achievements
F100-PW-220/220E Engine Depot Level 1 overhaul with source approvals from the US Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force
F100 total module production exceeding 680 as of Feb. 2010
2010 Pratt & Whitney Performance Award for 7 continuous years injury-free
Workforce: 81% Saudi national (up from 24% in 2001)
23% average annual increase in production volume 2002-2009
F100 monthly module production record: 22 in Dec. 2009
First F100 4K Augmentor Module produced in Dec. 2009
First RB199 Intermediate Turbine Module (M10) produced in Dec. 2009
First MEPC Dubai Air Show Exhibit, Oct. 2009
History of successful partnerships and transferring MRO technology organically while meeting customer expectations in production and supportability
Certifications & Standards
MEPC has achieved and maintained certifications and standards in areas of production, quality, and supply as follows :
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
F100 RSAF Source Approval
F100 USAF Source Approval
EHS 0 reportable events since 2001, 2007/2009 PW Aftermarket Services Awards
2007 International Gold Star Award in Quality, Business Initiative Directions
Products
F100-PW-220:
The PW-F100-220/220E is a versatile and durable engine utilized in the F-16 and F-15 aircraft worldwide. This engine is manufactured and supported by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM), Pratt & Whitney. Since 2001, MEPC has provide MRO services on this engine for the RSAF F15 C and D fleet.
Engine General characteristics
Type: Afterburning turbofan
Length: 191 in (4,851 mm)
Diameter: 46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Dry weight: 3,740 lb (1,696 kg)
Engine Components
Compressor: Axial compressor with 3 fan and 10 compressor stages
Bypass ratio: 0.36:1
Turbine: 2 low-pressure and 2 high-pressure stages
Engine Performance
Maximum Thrust:
17,800 lbf (79.1 kN) military thrust
29,160 lbf (129.6 kN) with afterburner
Overall pressure ratio: 32:1
Specific fuel consumption:
Military thrust: 0.76 lb/(lbf·h) (77.5 kg/(kN·h))
Full afterburner: 1.94 lb/(lbf·h) (197.8 kg/(kN·h))
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.8:1 (76.0 N/kg)
PT6A-62:
Unmatched versatility, dependability and performance have made the PT6A engine the most thoroughly proven and popular turboprop engine family in the 500- to 1,700-shp class, covering a diverse range of applications across all aircraft markets. 45 years and 300 million hours of in-service experience resulting in unmatched reliability. This engine is manufactured and supported by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM), Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Engine General characteristics
Type: Turboprop
Length: 206CM
Diameter: 74CM
Dry weight: 750Lbs
Engine Components
Counter-rotating turbine
Compressor: Axial compressor, 4 stage
Turbine: Axial turbine, 3 stage
Performance
Maximum Power output: 1500 shp
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.0:1
RB199 :
The Turbo-Union RB199 is an aircraft turbofan jet engine designed and built in the early 1970s by Turbo-Union, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce, MTU and FiatAvio. The RB199's sole production application is the Panavia Tornado. MEPC provides MRO services on the compressor and intermediate turbine modules (MTU Aero Engines) for the RSAF Tornado aircraft. This service commenced in 2009 with the intermediate turbine module.
General characteristics
Type: Turbofan
Length: 142 in (3,607 mm)
Diameter:28.3 in (719 mm)
Dry weight:2,151 lb (975.6 kg)
Components
Compressor: 3-stage LP, 3-stage IP, 6-stage HP
Turbine:Single stage HP, Single stage IP, 2-stage LP
Performance
Maximum Thrust:16,400 lb (73 kN)
Overall pressure ratio: 23.5:1
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.6:1
T56 :
The Allison T56 is a single shaft, modular design military turboprop with a 14 stage axial flow compressor driven by a four stage turbine. It was originally developed by the Allison Engine Company entering production in 1954, and is now produced under Rolls-Royce which acquired Allison in 1995. The commercial version is designated 501-D. Over 18,000 engines have been produced since 1954, logging over 200 million flying hours. MEPC provides MRO services on the T56 engines in partnership with Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) for the RSAF C-130 Hercules aircraft. This service commenced in 2010 with the first modules being shipped for MRO services.
General characteristics
Type:Turboprop
Length: 146.1 in (3,711 mm)
Diameter:27 in (690 mm)
Dry weight:1,940 lb (880 kg)
Components
Compressor:14 stage axial flow
Combustors: 6 cylindrical flow-through
Turbine:4 stage
Fuel type: JP8 2412 pounds per hour
2 systems (1 each for power section and reduction gearbox)
Performance
Maximum Power output: 4,350 shp (3,915 kW) limited to 4,100
Overall pressure ratio: 14.5:1
Turbine inlet temperature: 860 c
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.75:1 (shp/lb)
Road map
EJ200:
The Eurojet EJ200 is a military turbofan, used as the powerplant of the Eurofighter Typhoon The engine is largely based on the Rolls-Royce XG-40 technology demonstrator which was developed in the 1980s. The EJ200 is built by the EuroJet Turbo GmbH consortium which consists of Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines, Avio, and ITP. MEPC is exploring options to provide engine MRO services on the EJ200 engines installed on the Typhoon aircraft.
General Characteristics
Type: Turbofan
Length: 157 inches (4.0 m)
Diameter: 29 inches (0.737 m)
Dry weight: 2,180 lbs (989 kg)
Components
Compressor: 3-stage LP, 5-stage HP
Turbine: 1-stage LP, 1-stage HP
Performance
Maximum Thrust: 13,500 lbf (60 kN) dry thrust / 20,000 lbf (90 kN) with reheat
Bypass ratio: 0.4:1
Overall pressure ratio: 26:1
Specific fuel consumption: 21-23 g/kNs dry thrust / 47-49 g/kNs with reheat
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 9.175:1
Middle East Propulsion Company - EJ200
The Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) was formed in 1992 as a joint venture partnership and is an Economic Offset Company which exists under the Economic Offset Program (EOP) of Saudi Arabia. EOP is an innovative investment program established in 1989 to help form profitable businesses in Saudi Arabia. Designed to attract foreign investment, the program encourages joint ventures between foreign and Saudi companies which promotes the expansion of the Saudi private sector through long term, mutually beneficial, collaborative business ventures. MEPC provides military engine depot-level maintenance for Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and remains committed to being a world class provider for overhaul of engines, parts, and services.
MEPC established and has maintained a good working relationship with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) since 2001 providing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the F100-PW-220 engine that powers the RSAF F-15 aircraft. Since that time, MEPC has produced over 680 F100 modules and has begun providing MRO services on the RSAF RB199 engine utilized on the Tornado aircraft. The very first RB199 Intermediate Turbine module was delivered in 2009. Additionally, MEPC has initiated development of MRO capabilities on the RSAF T-56 and PT6A-62 engine fleet.
MEPC has provided MRO services out of the current facility location in Riyadh however, due to new and developing programs coming online, construction of a new and larger facility has commenced near King Khaled International Airport Industrial Area in February, 2010. Expected date of completion of the new facility is mid-2011.
Mission & Vision
Mission :
MEPC is committed to being a world class provider of overhauled engines, parts, and services that exceed customer expectations
Vision :
"To be the Middle East region preferred provider of propulsion system services at the most competitive cost and to be recognized as an innovator of cost competitive global power solutions and support services that exceed customer expectations"
General Capabilities
MEPC has relentlessly worked with its partners in establishing MRO product and services in support of the RSAF customer. These efforts have established MEPC as a reliable supplier with a reputation for meeting or exceeding customer expectations. MEPC currently supports the following engine products or is establishing the MRO capability:
F100
RB199
T56
PT6A
Engine part Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) line
Engine part bench testing
Achievements
F100-PW-220/220E Engine Depot Level 1 overhaul with source approvals from the US Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force
F100 total module production exceeding 680 as of Feb. 2010
2010 Pratt & Whitney Performance Award for 7 continuous years injury-free
Workforce: 81% Saudi national (up from 24% in 2001)
23% average annual increase in production volume 2002-2009
F100 monthly module production record: 22 in Dec. 2009
First F100 4K Augmentor Module produced in Dec. 2009
First RB199 Intermediate Turbine Module (M10) produced in Dec. 2009
First MEPC Dubai Air Show Exhibit, Oct. 2009
History of successful partnerships and transferring MRO technology organically while meeting customer expectations in production and supportability
Certifications & Standards
MEPC has achieved and maintained certifications and standards in areas of production, quality, and supply as follows :
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
F100 RSAF Source Approval
F100 USAF Source Approval
EHS 0 reportable events since 2001, 2007/2009 PW Aftermarket Services Awards
2007 International Gold Star Award in Quality, Business Initiative Directions
Products
F100-PW-220:
The PW-F100-220/220E is a versatile and durable engine utilized in the F-16 and F-15 aircraft worldwide. This engine is manufactured and supported by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM), Pratt & Whitney. Since 2001, MEPC has provide MRO services on this engine for the RSAF F15 C and D fleet.
Engine General characteristics
Type: Afterburning turbofan
Length: 191 in (4,851 mm)
Diameter: 46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Dry weight: 3,740 lb (1,696 kg)
Engine Components
Compressor: Axial compressor with 3 fan and 10 compressor stages
Bypass ratio: 0.36:1
Turbine: 2 low-pressure and 2 high-pressure stages
Engine Performance
Maximum Thrust:
17,800 lbf (79.1 kN) military thrust
29,160 lbf (129.6 kN) with afterburner
Overall pressure ratio: 32:1
Specific fuel consumption:
Military thrust: 0.76 lb/(lbf·h) (77.5 kg/(kN·h))
Full afterburner: 1.94 lb/(lbf·h) (197.8 kg/(kN·h))
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.8:1 (76.0 N/kg)
PT6A-62:
Unmatched versatility, dependability and performance have made the PT6A engine the most thoroughly proven and popular turboprop engine family in the 500- to 1,700-shp class, covering a diverse range of applications across all aircraft markets. 45 years and 300 million hours of in-service experience resulting in unmatched reliability. This engine is manufactured and supported by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM), Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Engine General characteristics
Type: Turboprop
Length: 206CM
Diameter: 74CM
Dry weight: 750Lbs
Engine Components
Counter-rotating turbine
Compressor: Axial compressor, 4 stage
Turbine: Axial turbine, 3 stage
Performance
Maximum Power output: 1500 shp
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.0:1
RB199 :
The Turbo-Union RB199 is an aircraft turbofan jet engine designed and built in the early 1970s by Turbo-Union, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce, MTU and FiatAvio. The RB199's sole production application is the Panavia Tornado. MEPC provides MRO services on the compressor and intermediate turbine modules (MTU Aero Engines) for the RSAF Tornado aircraft. This service commenced in 2009 with the intermediate turbine module.
General characteristics
Type: Turbofan
Length: 142 in (3,607 mm)
Diameter:28.3 in (719 mm)
Dry weight:2,151 lb (975.6 kg)
Components
Compressor: 3-stage LP, 3-stage IP, 6-stage HP
Turbine:Single stage HP, Single stage IP, 2-stage LP
Performance
Maximum Thrust:16,400 lb (73 kN)
Overall pressure ratio: 23.5:1
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.6:1
T56 :
The Allison T56 is a single shaft, modular design military turboprop with a 14 stage axial flow compressor driven by a four stage turbine. It was originally developed by the Allison Engine Company entering production in 1954, and is now produced under Rolls-Royce which acquired Allison in 1995. The commercial version is designated 501-D. Over 18,000 engines have been produced since 1954, logging over 200 million flying hours. MEPC provides MRO services on the T56 engines in partnership with Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) for the RSAF C-130 Hercules aircraft. This service commenced in 2010 with the first modules being shipped for MRO services.
General characteristics
Type:Turboprop
Length: 146.1 in (3,711 mm)
Diameter:27 in (690 mm)
Dry weight:1,940 lb (880 kg)
Components
Compressor:14 stage axial flow
Combustors: 6 cylindrical flow-through
Turbine:4 stage
Fuel type: JP8 2412 pounds per hour
2 systems (1 each for power section and reduction gearbox)
Performance
Maximum Power output: 4,350 shp (3,915 kW) limited to 4,100
Overall pressure ratio: 14.5:1
Turbine inlet temperature: 860 c
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.75:1 (shp/lb)
Road map
EJ200:
The Eurojet EJ200 is a military turbofan, used as the powerplant of the Eurofighter Typhoon The engine is largely based on the Rolls-Royce XG-40 technology demonstrator which was developed in the 1980s. The EJ200 is built by the EuroJet Turbo GmbH consortium which consists of Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines, Avio, and ITP. MEPC is exploring options to provide engine MRO services on the EJ200 engines installed on the Typhoon aircraft.
General Characteristics
Type: Turbofan
Length: 157 inches (4.0 m)
Diameter: 29 inches (0.737 m)
Dry weight: 2,180 lbs (989 kg)
Components
Compressor: 3-stage LP, 5-stage HP
Turbine: 1-stage LP, 1-stage HP
Performance
Maximum Thrust: 13,500 lbf (60 kN) dry thrust / 20,000 lbf (90 kN) with reheat
Bypass ratio: 0.4:1
Overall pressure ratio: 26:1
Specific fuel consumption: 21-23 g/kNs dry thrust / 47-49 g/kNs with reheat
Thrust-to-weight ratio: 9.175:1
Middle East Propulsion Company - EJ200
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