0 - 100kN turbofan PW500

for business aircraft

Overview
The PW500 turbofan engine family is designed for light to mid‑size business jet platforms and the fractional ownership business jet market. The family delivers efficient fuel consumption, proven durability and reliability, and operating economics tailored to high‑utilization operations.

Key product highlights

• Engine family comprises 3 series and 8 models with thermodynamic thrusts approximately from 2,900 to 4,700 pounds (lbf).
• Reliability and durability supported by available comprehensive maintenance cost guarantee and support plans.
• Many models offer Full‑Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for reduced pilot workload and enhanced engine health monitoring/diagnostics.
• Designed for straightforward on‑wing maintenance and extended maintenance intervals suitable for fractional and airline‑style operations.

Design and architecture
The PW500 is a two‑spool turbofan featuring:

• Wide‑chord, robust fan with enhanced resistance to foreign object damage (FOD).
• Three‑stage high‑pressure compressor (two‑stage axial + single centrifugal); Integrally Bladed Rotors (IBR) reduce parts count; PW535 and PW545 series include an axial boost stage driven by the fan.
• Reverse‑flow combustor delivering low emissions and extended durability.
• Single‑stage high‑pressure turbine using advanced materials and cooling for extended hot‑end life.
• Two‑stage low‑pressure (free) turbine with shrouded blades and a high‑efficiency exhaust mixer for reduced fuel burn and noise.
• Electronic engine control (EEC) with hydromechanical backup and FADEC on many models, providing dual‑channel redundancy and efficient aircraft integration.

Overview cards / Additional characteristics presented on the page

• Durability and reliability record across 3 series and 8 models suited to fractional ownership and business jet operators.
• Advanced technologies such as FADEC available on many models to support diagnostics and dispatch availability.
• Global customer support network including service facilities, field representatives, advanced diagnostics and pool/rental exchange engines.

Applications (selected model-to-aircraft pairings)

• PW530A — Cessna Citation Bravo
• PW535A — Cessna Citation Ultra Encore; Cessna UC‑35 C/D
• PW535B — Cessna Citation Encore+
• PW535E — Embraer Phenom 300
• PW545A — Cessna Citation Excel
• PW545B — Cessna Citation XLS
• PW545C — Cessna Citation XLS+
• PW545D — Cessna Citation Ascend

Specs (table)
Engines | Thermodynamic thrust class* (Pounds) | Mechanical thrust class* (SHP) | Height** (inches) | Width** (inches) | Length** (inches)
PW545 Series | 4,700 | 4,100 | 47 | 32 | 68
PW535 Series | 4,100 | 3,400 | 38 | 29 | 66.5
PW530 Series | 3,100 | 2,900 | 35 | 28 | 60

* Thrusts are approximate values at take‑off. Available at sea level, standard day, static conditions, uninstalled.
** Dimensions are approximate values.

Technical specifications

• Family name: PW500
• Manufacturer (brand): Pratt & Whitney
• Architecture: Two‑spool turbofan
• High‑pressure compressor: Three‑stage (two‑stage axial + single centrifugal); IBR technology; PW535/PW545 include axial boost stage driven by fan
• Combustor: Reverse‑flow combustor (low emissions, extended durability)
• Turbines: Single‑stage high‑pressure turbine; two‑stage low‑pressure turbine (free turbine, shrouded blades)
• Control: Electronic engine control (EEC) with hydromechanical backup; FADEC on many models (dual‑channel redundancy)
• Exhaust: Advanced exhaust mixer for improved performance and reduced noise
• Models / Series: PW530 Series, PW535 Series, PW545 Series (3 series; 8 models total)
• Thrust range (approx.): 2,900 to 4,700 pounds (thermodynamic thrust class)
• Typical dimensions (approx.) provided per series in specs table
• Target platforms: Light to mid‑size business jets; designed for fractional ownership market and similar operations
• Maintenance: Engine family designed for extended maintenance intervals and on‑wing maintenance; many models support advanced engine health monitoring/diagnostics