MTU and German Armed Forces conclude maintenance framework agreement

Over the next five years, MTU Aero Engines will maintain TP400-D6 engines from the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the German Armed Forces. The framework agreement is between the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and MTU. Maintenance of the German A400M engines takes place on several maintenance levels: the German Air Force carries out maintenance and repair work on wing (maintenance levels 1 and 2), whereas more extensive repairs at maintenance levels 2-OFF and 3 are performed by the aviation industry. The aim of the maintenance concept is to guarantee the German Armed Forces receives efficient maintenance services tailored to their operational requirements.
MTU is responsible for the teardown of the engines into their individual modules and accessories. These are then sent to their respective manufacturer for repair and overhaul. The TP400-D6 is a joint project between the major engine manufacturers in Europe: MTU in Germany, Industria de Turbo Propulsores in Spain, Safran Aircraft Engines in France and Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom cooperate as part of the Europrop International (EPI) engine consortium.