Compression testing vs leak-down testing: What's the difference?

Making sure your engine has proper compression is vital for its health. You can rely on one of two methods to test this, but ...
Phys.org

NASA, GE aerospace hybrid engine system marks successful test

To an untrained eye, the aircraft engine sitting outside of a Cincinnati facility in December might have looked like standard hardware. But NASA and GE Aerospace researchers watching the unit fire up ...
Hot Rod

Engine Compression Tests - Project Pure Poncho

With every passing day the Mule provides opportunities beyond our original expectations. Since the 467ci engine belongs to HPP editor Tom DeMauro, it is at our beck and call. This affords HPP the ...
UPI

NASA runs first engine tests on supersonic X-59 research aircraft

Nov. 6 (UPI) --NASA engineers fired the engines on the X-59 research aircraft in advance of planned test flights to determine if the aircraft can reduce sonic booms and make supersonic flight over ...
The Aviationist

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Fires Up Engine For The First Time Ahead Of First Flight

X-59’s engine started for testing for the first time. NASA’s Quesst (“Quiet SuperSonic Technology”) mission recently achieved a key milestone as it began testing the engine that will power the X-59, ...
Seeking Alpha

GE Aerospace advances hybrid-electric aviation with megawatt-class engine test

GE Aerospace (GE) on Tuesday said it completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion system developed under a NASA-funded program, marking a key milestone as the company ...
SlashGear

What Does An Engine Compression Tester Do, And Do You Need One In Your Garage?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While browsing auto repair and maintenance tools at your local parts store, you've likely come across compression testers like the Orion Motor ...
Jane's Information Group

HAL loyal wingman aircraft conducts first engine ground test

HAL initiated the engine ground testing of its CATS Warrior loyal wingman unmanned platform on 11 January 2025. (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has conducted the ...