EPS supplies 2 x PL285 Rolls-Royce Avon ignitor boxes – Excelling in the supply of gas turbine obsolete equipment – Challenge us!
PL285 Rolls-Royce Avon ignitor boxes supply
EPS was approached by one of our customers to provide some Rolls-Royce PL285 ignitor boxes.
EPS was able to source the required boxes and ensure they met the required specification. These were then put through our quality assurance in-house before being shipped onwards to the customer.
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The Rolls-Royce Avon is still widely used around the word so keeping parts available is paramount.
The Rolls-Royce Avon is a historic and significant jet engine developed by the British engineering company Rolls-Royce. It was one of their most successful jet engines and played a crucial role in powering several iconic aircraft.
The Avon engine was initially developed in the late 1940’s and entered service in 1950. It was named after the River Avon in England. The engine was innovative for its time, featuring a straight-through design with a relatively compact layout. This made it suitable for a wide range of aircraft applications.
One of the most notable applications of the Rolls-Royce Avon was in the English Electric Canberra, a British first-generation jet-powered medium bomber. The Avon-powered Canberra set several aviation records and proved to be a versatile and reliable aircraft.
The Avon engine went through several iterations and upgrades over the years, with later variants featuring increased thrust and improved fuel efficiency. It was also used in other aircraft, including the de Havilland Comet, Gloster Javelin, and the English Electric Lightning.
It played a significant role in the development of military aviation during the Cold War era and beyond. Its reliability and performance contributed to the success of numerous aircraft designs and operations. While newer engine technologies have since surpassed the Avon in terms of efficiency and performance, its legacy as a pioneering jet engine remains significant in the history of aviation.
