GE’s 360 Foam Wash is approved for use on multiple GE engine programs, including models of GE90, GEnx, CF34 and CF6, as well as Engine Alliance’s GP7200 engines. Customers need to obtain a technical license to use 360 Foam Wash, due to the proprietary solution and for training purposes on the process. We welcome GE Aviation engine customers to reach out to request more information and to discuss a license agreement for GE’s 360 Foam Wash. Contact your GE Aviation Customer Support Manager and Customer Program Manager. Q – As of now, the technique is used on Etihad’s fleet of 777 and 787, when will we see a wider application of the technique.Ī – GE’s 360 Foam Wash is available for customers on several GE Aviation engine models. The foam fills target areas within the engine, enabling more effective removal of dust and dirt that can buildup in engines and decrease engine efficiency. Also, GE’s 360 Foam Wash detergent is driven into the engine via a controlled cleaning process by the 360 Foam Wash cart. However can you tell us very briefly how this technique is better & more efficient than a normal water wash?Ī – GE’s proprietary detergent solution has more cleaning capability than typical water wash. Q – 360 Foam wash, the name itself is self-explanatory.

MRO Business Today spoke to the engineering team behind GE’s 360 Foam Wash technology. The GE’s 360 Foam Wash technique is a groundbreaking jet engine cleaning system alternative to water wash method to optimize engine performance by reducing build-up of deposits, lowering engine exhaust temperatures, and improving engine compressor efficiency which leads to low fuel consumption thereby reducing costs. GE Aviation and Etihad Airways have partnered to launch GE’s 360 Foam Wash to optimize the performance of Etihad’s GE90 and GEnx-1B engines on its Boeing 777 and 787 fleets.

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