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The Market for Aviation APU Engines The Market for Aviation APU Engines Product Code #F644 A Special Focused Market Segment Analysis by: Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast Analysis 2 The Market for Aviation APU Engines 2011 - 2020 Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................2 Methodology ..............................................................................................................................................................2 Trends..........................................................................................................................................................................3 The Competitive Environment...............................................................................................................................3 Market Statistics .......................................................................................................................................................3 Table 1 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Unit Production by Headquarters/Company/Program 2011 - 2020 ..................................................5 Table 2 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Value Statistics by Headquarters/Company/Program 2011 - 2020.................................................10 Figure 1 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Unit Production 2011 - 2020 (Bar Chart) ................................................................................15 Figure 2 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Value of Production 2011 - 2010 (Bar Chart)..........................................................................15 Table 3 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Unit Production % Market Share by Headquarters/Company 2011 - 2020 ....................................16 Table 4 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Value Statistics % Market Share by Headquarters/Company 2011 - 2020.....................................17 Figure 3 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Unit Production % Market Share 2011 - 2020 (Pie Chart) ......................................................18 Figure 4 - The Market for Aviation APU Engines Value Statistics % Market Share 2011 - 2020 (Pie Chart).......................................................18 Conclusion ...............................................................................................................................................................19 * * * ©2011 January 2011 Product Code F644 The Market for Aviation APU Engines PROGRAMS The following reports are included in this section: (Note: a single report may cover several programs.) APIC APS 500 APIC APS 1000 APIC APS 2000 APIC APS 3000 Hamilton Sundstrand Titan T-62T Honeywell Model 36 Honeywell Model 85 Honeywell Model 131 Honeywell Model 331 Honeywell RE100 Honeywell RE220 Microturbo Rubis Microturbo Saphir Pratt & Whitney Canada PW901/PW980 ©2011 January 2011 Product Code F644 The Market for Aviation APU Engines Introduction Included in this discussion are industry trends that affect The "Market for Aviation APU Engines" is based on a the competitive environment, varied market statistics, review of the pertinent aircraft market segments and individual manufacturers' engine programs. This involving commercial, civil, and military platforms. analysis attempts to explain how these trends affect the Included in this analysis are engines and machines built world APU/GPU engine market. by prime manufacturers, co-producers, second-source producers, licensees, and consortia. * * * ©2011 Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast APIC APS 3000 Outlook Unit Production Forecast 2010-2019 A320 APU market shared with Honeywell's 205 Model 131-9A 200 195 USAF limiting C-5M Super Galaxy program 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Units 183 183 194 196 197 199 202 187 180 175 Units Orientation Description. Advanced-technology modular-design Power Class. Maximum shaft output (zero bleed) is airborne auxiliary power unit (APU) producing up to approximately 170 shp (126.7 kW); maximum bleed air 170 shp (126.7 kW). (zero shp) is 200 lb/min (90.71 kg/min). Sponsor. Development of the APS 3200 member of Status. In production. the 3000 series was privately sponsored by APIC, now a Total Produced. As of June 2010, an estimated 2,007 subsidiary of Hamilton Sundstrand. APS 3000s had been built, for all applications. Application. Current or proposed applications include the following: Model Power or Units per Variant Thrust Rating Application Airframe APS 3200 (See above) Airbus A318 1 Airbus A319 1 Airbus A320 1 Airbus A321 1 APS 3400 Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy (re-engined) 2 Price Range. Estimated between $550,000 and Competition. The chief competition to the APS 3200 $600,000 in 2010 U.S. dollars. is the Honeywell Model 131-9 for the Airbus A318/319/320/321. Contractors Prime Hamilton Sundstrand Power http://www.hs-powersystems.com, PO Box 85757, San Diego, CA 85757 United States, Systems Tel: + 1 (858) 627-6565, Fax: + 1 (858) 627-6426, Email: [email protected], Prime ©2010 July 2010 Page 2 Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast APIC APS 3000 Subcontractor Parker Aerospace Stratoflex http://www.parker.com, 220 Roberts Cut-Off Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 United States, Products Division Tel: + 1 (817) 738-6543, Fax: + 1 (817) 738-9920 (Hose) The Kahn Companies http://www.kahn.com, 885 Wells Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109 United States, Tel: + 1 (860) 529-8643, Fax: + 1 (860) 529-1895, Email: [email protected] (Dynamometer) Unison Industries http://www.unisonindustries.com, 7575 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States, Tel: + 1 (904) 739-4000, Fax: + 1 (904) 739-4093 (APS 3200 APU Exciter and Lead & Igniter Plug) Comprehensive information on Contractors can be found in Forecast International’s “International Contractors” series. For a detailed description, go to www.forecastinternational.com (see Products & Samples/Governments & Industries) or call + 1 (203) 426-0800. Contractors are invited to submit updated information to Editor, International Contractors, Forecast International, 22 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT 06470, USA; [email protected] Technical Data Design Features Accessories. Two-stage fuel pump; Full Authority Compressor. Single-stage compressor. Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. Combustor. Single reverse-flow annular combustor Bearings. The APS 3200 is a simple two-bearing (patented Sidewinder combustor). Dual igniters, three engine, built with one bearing in front of the lead pilot fuel nozzles, and six main fuel nozzles. compressor and one behind the turbine. Turbine. Two-stage axial turbine. Dimensions. The approximate dimensions of the APIC APS 3200 are as follows: Metric Units U.S. Units Length 1,247 mm 49.1 in Width 853 mm 33.6 in Height 757 mm 29.8 in Weight (dry, without generator) 140 kg 308 lb Variants/Upgrades A derivative of the APS 3200 is the APS 3400, which between the two is that the APS 3400 is geared to run at has been selected to power re-engined Lockheed Martin 12,000 rpm for the C-5, as opposed to 24,000 rpm for C-5 military airlift transports. The chief difference the APS 3200 aboard the 320 Family aircraft. Program Review Background. The Auxiliary Power International APS 3200 machine was assembled and tested in June Corp (APIC) APS 3200 is a high-performance, low- 1991. Deliveries to Lufthansa aboard the new weight auxiliary power unit (APU) for new-build Airbus A321 began in January 1994. aircraft, as well as a retrofit on existing aircraft. The The APS 3200 was designed for the Airbus A319, machine is the first engine to be jointly designed and A320, and A321 as a standard option. The machine was produced by APIC and is based on proven turbine designed from the onset to meet the increased APU designs. The machine is a single-shaft-load compressor performance levels of the larger-cabin A321. APU, with the load compressor driven by a two-stage axial-flow turbine. The axial-flow turbine offers a Hamilton Sundstrand announced delivery of the 1,000th number of advantages, including improved specific fuel APS 3200 to Airbus in June 2003. This model has now consumption (SFC), ease of repair, reduced exhaust logged more than 6 million hours of service. noise, and greater growth capability. The first July 2010 Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast Page 3 APIC APS 3000 Sundstrand and Labinal Create APIC, Labinal (International Lease Finance Corp) placed the first firm Leaves. At the Paris Air Show in July 1989, order in December 1992. Sundstrand Corp's Sundstrand Power Systems and the The A320 is a twin-turbofan-powered narrowbody former Labinal Inc (now part of Snecma) announced commercial passenger aircraft seating up to 179 their intention to form a joint venture to design, passengers depending on configuration. It has a produce, and market airborne APUs for commercial maximum gross weight of 162,040 pounds applications worldwide. The joint firm, Auxiliary (73,500 kg)and a maximum range (at maximum T-O Power International Corp (APIC), located in San Diego, weight) of 3,080 nautical miles (5,704 km). The first California, capitalized on Sundstrand and Labinal's flight of the CFM56-powered variant took place in respective and complementary expertise and experience February 1987, with the V2500-powered variant first in the field of small gas turbine
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