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CFM International CFM56-5B6

Exact CFM International CFM56-5B6 high-bypass turbofan in the CFM56-5B SAC model group. EASA TCDS E.003 Issue 06 lists 10,453 daN take-off/static thrust (104.53 kN), 9,008 daN maximum continuous thrust, and an EASA type-certification date of 11 March 1996. This record preserves the exact base-model boundary and does not infer a specific aircraft installation or additional lineage.

Identity

Aliases
CFM56-5B6CFM56 5B6CFM International CFM56-5B6
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aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
turbofan
Name
CFM International CFM56-5B6
Status
active

Details

Air Breathing Specs
Max Thrust Kn
104.53
Sea Level Static Thrust Kn
104.53
Description
Exact CFM International CFM56-5B6 high-bypass turbofan in the CFM56-5B SAC model group. EASA TCDS E.003 Issue 06 lists 10,453 daN take-off/static thrust (104.53 kN), 9,008 daN maximum continuous thrust, and an EASA type-certification date of 11 March 1996. This record preserves the exact base-model boundary and does not infer a specific aircraft installation or additional lineage.
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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 21:49:08 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 12:49:36 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-21
    Note
    EASA TCDS E.003 Issue 06 lists CFM56-5B6 as a distinct CFM56-5B SAC base model, with 10,453 daN take-off/static thrust and 9,008 daN maximum continuous thrust; the take-off/static rating is normalized to 104.53 kN in airBreathingSpecs.
    Publisher
    European Union Aviation Safety Agency
    Title
    TCDS E.003 — CFM56-5B and CFM56-5C series engines
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-07
    Note
    Manufacturer family reference supports the CFM56 turbofan identity; this packet keeps the base certified CFM56-5B6 variant boundary separate from its suffix variants.
    Publisher
    CFM International
    Title
    CFM56 engine family