T56 Turboprop Engine (Series III) Update
Scott Tope, USAF
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Q1. Douglas E. Wolfe - guest: Will all of the slides be available to the participants?
A1. Matthew Heddle(privately): All presentation files and written answers to the Q&A will be distributed next week

Q2. When can you expect to get stability data from the A1107 FSE?
A2. Around the end of FY15 (initial data in March 2015).

Q3.Was the HCF reduction within design limits?
A3. That was before my time. They are close to the edge of the margin.

Q4. Henry Wiersma - What is the blade material - is the 5th stage a different material?
A4. 1st-2nd stages: AMS 5643;   3rd - 14th stages: 17-4PH

Q5. Bruce Bodger - CeralUSA, LLC: Is it the Air Force’s intention to bring this coating capability into the depot…for application during maintenance intervals?
A5. At this time, no.

Q6. Rob Jackson - Has anyone come across discrete FOD - can we blend?
A6. I would defer to MCT for info on the coating and blending, but FOD is not a major consideration for the T56.