EngineStands.com and Chapman Freeborn deliver CFM56-5A/B engine stand to China

EngineStands.com, an engine stand leasing provider, and Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, have delivered a newly acquired CFM56-5A/B engine stand straight from its manufacturer to a customer in China.

A CFM56-5B engine from a Chinese operator was scheduled to be sent to Europe for repair, but the required engine stand was unavailable. Without a suitable stand, the engine could not be shipped, putting the planned repair schedule at risk.

Once the request came in, both teams moved quickly to organise the delivery. EngineStands.com allocated one of its newly acquired CFM56-5A/B stands, while Chapman Freeborn flew it from Paris to China, followed by road delivery to the customer’s facility. The teams coordinated the shipment with the manufacturer’s release schedule, ensuring the stand arrived in time for the engine to be prepared for transportation to Europe.

The delivery comes during sustained pressure on CFM56-5A/B engine stand availability. A320ceo aircraft continue through heavy maintenance cycles, and engine shop visits are taking longer, which limits the capacity available for new requirements.

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