Todd Lathrop, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs an inlet fan inspection Feb. 14, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The purpose of these inspections are to verify there is no foreign object debris or damage before running the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Todd Lathrop, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs an inlet fan inspection Feb. 14, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The purpose of these inspections are to verify there is no foreign object debris or damage before running the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
The 4000 series trailer is primarily used to transfer engines to and from a test stand and uses hydraulic jacks to raise and lower the engine. This system can be leveled vertically and diagonally to ensure a smooth transfer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
U.S. Staff Sergeant Raymond Reyes, Staff Sgt. Theodore Ouellette, and Airman First Class Trey Russell, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, prepare a General Electric F110 engine for testing Feb. 14, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The purpose of an engine run is to ensure the engine and its operating systems work properly before being installed on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Airman First Class Trey Russell, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, visually inspects an F-16 engine to ensure all hardware is properly installed before testing the engine Feb. 14th, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Proper installation is necessary for the data of the engine run to be transferred to the computers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Todd Lathrop, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs an inlet fan inspection Feb. 14, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The purpose of these inspections are to verify there is no foreign object debris or damage before running the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Todd Lathrop, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs a foreign object debris walk Feb. 14th, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. FOD walks are conducted to ensure there are no loose objects in the area that could damage the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
The control room allows you to safely observe and study the engine. At full burner, the General Electric F110 engine is capable of 32,500 pounds of thrust, reaching speeds of 1,345 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Staff Sergeant Theodore Ouellette, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, visually inspects a General Electric F110 engine for correct operation of parts and accessories. At full afterburner, the engine operates at 150 percent power and can burn roughly 64,000 pounds of fuel per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
Airman First Class Trey Russell, 388th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, poses for a portrait Feb. 14th, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Russell’s primary job is to maintain the F-16 engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Manchester)
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