Engine Testing

Once assembled each engine is carefully run under controlled conditions with a control fuel and propellor to ensure it meets the minimum performance requirements. Any engine not meeting the critical performance criteria is rejected.
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The two photographs above show the engine testing bay equipment used to test the engines under standard conditions complete with DC lamp (to aid the tachometer) standard fuel and (typical refreshments on the left.)