Peter Vosbury Turbine Engine Lab and Test Cells

The Peter Vosbury Turbine Engine Lab allows students to develop a solid understanding of the operation, inspection and overhaul of a turbine engine.

Two test cells accommodate small- to medium-sized aircraft engines (piston, turboprop, turboshaft and turbojet engines) and low-thrust rocket engines. Each test cell contains basic instrumentation for measuring engine parameters and the fuel system.

Equipment

• Workbenches
• Precision measuring instruments
• Numerous functioning J-34 turbojet engines
• Numerous functioning T-53 turboshaft engines

Research Capacity:

Actual engines allow for the testing of new components. The test cells can accommodate small-scale piston and turbine engines up to 8,000 lbs. of thrust.