CFM International CFM56-5C2
CFM International CFM56-5C2 is a high-bypass turbofan variant in the CFM56-5C series for the Airbus A340. EASA TCDS E.003 lists the base CFM56-5C2 model separately from its /F, /G, /4, /F4, /G4, and /P suffix variants; its recorded takeoff thrust is 138.78 kN (31,200 lbf). CFM describes the CFM56-5C as the A340 powerplant and the highest-thrust CFM56 engine family, spanning 31,200–34,000 lbf.
Identity
- Aliases
- CFM56-5C2CFM56 5C2CFM International CFM56-5C2
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- variant
- Kind
- turbofan
- Name
- CFM International CFM56-5C2
- Status
- active
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Max Thrust Kn
- 138.78
- Sea Level Static Thrust Kn
- 138.78
- Description
- CFM International CFM56-5C2 is a high-bypass turbofan variant in the CFM56-5C series for the Airbus A340. EASA TCDS E.003 lists the base CFM56-5C2 model separately from its /F, /G, /4, /F4, /G4, and /P suffix variants; its recorded takeoff thrust is 138.78 kN (31,200 lbf). CFM describes the CFM56-5C as the A340 powerplant and the highest-thrust CFM56 engine family, spanning 31,200–34,000 lbf.
- Developers
- Family
- Manufacturers
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/downloads/7797/en
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 21:38:46 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 23, 2026 at 11:34:29 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-07
- Note
- The approved-model list names CFM56-5C2 separately from CFM56-5C2/F, /G, /4, /F4, /G4, /P and other suffixes; the engine part-list and identification-plug tables identify the base CFM56-5C2 model.
- 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 CFM56-5C2 variant boundary separate from its suffix variants.
- Publisher
- CFM International
- Title
- CFM56 engine family