Liebherr-Aerospace: Final assembly of first bleed system parts for Silvercrest test bed

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by the French engine manufacturer Snecma (Safran) to supply the engine bleed air system for the Silvercrest engine. It is the latest member of the engine family developed by Snecma and addresses the business aviation market. The Liebherr system includes high-pressure and high-temperature valves, a pre-cooler, high-pressure ducting as well as related sensors and controls. Liebherr-Aerospace’s new generation bleed system will substantially contribute to the Silvercrest engine’s reduced environmental footprint with highly reliable, lightweight and compact electro-pneumatic technology.

Liebherr-Aerospace has achieved now a milestone in the development of the bleed air system with the start of the final assembly and the testing of the parts, i.e. valves and pre-cooler, that will be delivered to Snecma for the flying test bench. The design, development and manufacturing of the bleed system are under the responsibility of Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, Toulouse (France), Liebherr’s center of excellence for aerospace air management systems.

Engine bleed air system for the Silvercrest engine