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Component MRO vs GE 360 Foam Wash
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Component MRO
by AAR Corp
Global component repair network covering 32,000+ part numbers across avionics, hydraulics, APUs, nacelles, and flight control surfaces.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
GE 360 Foam Wash
by GE Aerospace (OnPoint Services)
Proprietary foam-detergent engine cleaning system that delivers up to three times better EGT and fuel-flow recovery than conventional water wash, approved for on-wing and shop use across five GE and CFM engine families.
| Cost of ownership | Component MRO | GE 360 Foam Wash |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Component MRO | GE 360 Foam Wash |
|---|---|---|
| Approved part numbers | 32,000+ | — |
| Primary facilities | 6 locations (US, Netherlands, Thailand) | — |
| Component categories | APUs, hydraulics, avionics, nacelles, fuel systems, flight controls, power generation, instruments, interiors | — |
| Nacelle joint venture | xCelle Americas/Asia (with Air France Industries) | — |
| Rotorcraft capability | Helicopter APUs | — |
| Regional reach | Americas, Europe (Amsterdam), Asia-Pacific (Thailand) | — |
| Active cleaning time | — | 3–4 hours (narrowbody) hrs |
| Preparation and restoration | — | ~1–2 hours hrs |
| Drying window | — | 24 hours before return to service hrs |
| Personnel required | — | 2 |
| Recommended interval (active programme) | — | Every 250–500 cycles |
| EGT/fuel-flow recovery vs water wash | — | Up to 3× |
| Approved engine families | — | GE90, GEnx, CF34, CF6, GP7200; LEAP-1A/B service evaluation complete |
| Total washes performed (to 2026) | — | 6,500+ |
| GE90 annual fuel saving potential | — | Up to 35,500 gallons / ~380 tonnes CO2 per aircraft |
| GEnx annual fuel saving potential | — | Up to 15,900 gallons / ~70 tonnes CO2 per aircraft |
| Operational environment | — | Indoor hangar or outdoor; no dedicated drainage required |
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