CFM International CFM56-5C4
CFM International CFM56-5C4 is a high-bypass turbofan variant in the CFM56-5C series for Airbus A340 aircraft. EASA TCDS E.003 lists CFM56-5C4 as a distinct approved model, separate from CFM56-5C4/P, CFM56-5C4/1, and other suffix variants; its recorded takeoff thrust is 151.24 kN (34,000 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
- CFM56-5C4CFM56 5C4CFM International CFM56-5C4
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- variant
- Kind
- turbofan
- Name
- CFM International CFM56-5C4
- Status
- active
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Max Thrust Kn
- 151.24
- Sea Level Static Thrust Kn
- 151.24
- Description
- CFM International CFM56-5C4 is a high-bypass turbofan variant in the CFM56-5C series for Airbus A340 aircraft. EASA TCDS E.003 lists CFM56-5C4 as a distinct approved model, separate from CFM56-5C4/P, CFM56-5C4/1, and other suffix variants; its recorded takeoff thrust is 151.24 kN (34,000 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 6, 2026 at 20:00:38 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 23, 2026 at 11:36:21 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-06
- Note
- Primary certification record lists CFM56-5C4 as a distinct approved model in the CFM56-5C series and separates it from CFM56-5C4/P and other suffixes.
- Publisher
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency
- Title
- EASA E.003 CFM56-5B and CFM56-5C series engines type-certificate data sheet
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-06
- Note
- Manufacturer product page establishes the CFM56 family context; this packet intentionally preserves the exact -5C4 variant without adding a family or vehicle relationship.
- Publisher
- CFM International
- Title
- CFM56 engine family