TPF351 | |
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Type | Turboprop |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Garrett Engine Division of AlliedSignal Aerospace |
First run | May 19, 1989 |
Major applications | Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector |
Developed from | Garrett TPE331 |
The Garrett TPF351 is a turboprop engine designed by Garrett Engine Division of AlliedSignal Aerospace Company. Initiated by Garrett in October 1987, the TPF351-20 engine was selected by Embraer to power the Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector, a high-speed commuter "pusher" aircraft. It was first tested on May 19, 1989 and then ground tested and flight tested on a Boeing 720 on July 9, 1990. The first prototype CBA 123 was tested on July 18, 1990,[1] followed by a flight to the Farnborough Air Show in September of the same year.[2] Both programs were cancelled in 1992, when the TPF351 was nine months from engine certification.[1]