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Chapter 94 Engine Installation (Please Subscribe!!)

He was put into the factory guesthouse that night, and it was past 1 a.m. when he went to sleep.

The next day, I got up as usual, and Yan Hang came over early in the morning with a young man.

I took him to the factory canteen, where he had a simple breakfast.

If we're talking about large state-owned factories, the whole factory is like a miniature society.

It has all the necessary infrastructure, although it's not as glorious as it used to be, but the basics are still there.

After breakfast, Yan Hang took him to the workshop where the engine had been installed the day before.

When he entered the workshop, there was already a group of people standing inside.

This group of people can be divided into two groups based on their hair color: one group has gray hair, and the other has jet-black hair.

"Everyone, please be quiet. Let's welcome Mr. Li from Kyushu Divine Beasts for his strong support."

And in such a short time, they manufactured the engine we were going to use and delivered it.

Everyone applauded.

Just as he stepped into the workshop and walked in front of everyone, Yan Hang spoke to them.

Everyone present applauded enthusiastically.

After applauding, Yan Hang didn't waste any more time on such trivial matters.

Instead, he directed people to unload the engine from the van.

Eight engines were neatly arranged together inside the workshop.

The crowd was thrilled; in their eyes, Li Zhenhua, standing next to Yan Hang, was extraordinary.

In such a short time, the other party actually managed to manufacture the engine.

And it wasn't just one model, but two models, for a total of eight units!

The arrival of the engine was a godsend for them; without it, Hongdu would have obviously had to buy an expensive one.

At this moment, Yan Hang stared blankly at the eight engines placed in front of him, simply because two types of engines were placed in front of him.

When it was delivered yesterday, it was too late, and he didn't see the engine clearly when it was reversing.

But now he realized there were two different ones, which disrupted his plans.

"Mr. Li, you've come up with two motives?"

When Yan Hang asked him the question, he smiled and said...

Yes, two options, so you have a choice.

I was worried that the engine I made wouldn't be suitable, so I made two different kinds.

And please, Grandpa Yan, just call me Zhenhua!

Yan Hang laughed when he heard this, but his smile revealed a hint of helplessness.

"Zhenhua, you've really put us in a difficult position. We initially thought it was just one model..."

So we only prepared one type of equipment for the experiment. Now we have an extra engine. How are we supposed to conduct the experiment?

At this point, he realized what was wrong with the other party; it turned out that the other party was not prepared enough.

"Old Yan, this is my fault. I should have told you beforehand."

I don't know how many of these machines you've manufactured. If you have extras, then there's no problem!

"It's just a piece of something flying up to be used for experiments!"

Upon hearing his words, Yan Hang shook his head.

He had no idea that Li Zhenhua on the other side had used this method to build the engine.

"Zhenhua, this is not just a simple experiment like installing and testing the aircraft."

This involves many aspects; let me think of a solution.

Which of these two do you prefer? Let's test that one first!

He wasn't from an aircraft manufacturing background, so he wasn't familiar with the testing process.

He has always followed the path of practice; everything he has learned has been through trial and error.

But Hongdu dared not do what he did.

Once he revealed the engine he favored, he didn't care about anything else; Yan Hang and the others would handle the headaches.

Yan Hang thought for a moment and then called an old man over.

"Old Zhou, as you can see, there are two engines here, but we only have one prepared for our experiment."

So I'll leave this to you. I'll go get another set of equipment for the experiment.

After giving his instructions, Yan Hang said goodbye to Li Zhenhua and left.

The new old man didn't stand on ceremony with him and pulled him directly toward the engine.

Then, under Lao Zhou's command, everyone on site began to move in an orderly manner.

Installing an engine on an aircraft is not as simple as just putting it on.

This process requires many tests. Old Zhou first installed the engine on the test bench and started testing it.

What followed was a series of tests he couldn't understand; after all, he was just a pragmatist.

These theoretical things are really not his forte.

He stayed close to Lao Zhou, answering Lao Zhou's questions about the engine.

They were also absorbing knowledge from Lao Zhou and his team about aircraft manufacturing.

And so the two of them went about their business, each learning from the other, and the day quickly passed.

For him, it was a fulfilling day, and he learned a lot. For Hongdu Factory, however, it was a busy one.

Over the next few days, various tests were conducted on the engine.

The next day, testing of another engine also began.

Yan Hang also wanted to know which of the two engines was more suitable.

The test of the 1.2L unit finally ended that day, and the data obtained was encouraging.

With this data, Hongdu plant can now proceed to the next step: installation!

Two airplanes were parked not far apart in the workshop.

These two aircraft are prototypes used for verification; the engines will be installed on them shortly.

The group pushed the engine and walked towards a plane.

Upon arriving at the plane, amidst the bustling activity of the crowd,

The once empty aircraft engine compartment was filled with engines, leaving a large gap inside.

Once the engine was installed on the aircraft, some parts that were incompatible with the engine were modified, and its condition was adjusted to the optimal level.

With the engine in place, the airplane was complete, and everything was ready.

Now all that's left is the test flight. Once the test flight is completed, the aircraft will truly be considered finished.

Two days later, Yan Hang's application for the aircraft test flight was finally approved.

A few white clouds drifted in the sky, the sky was very blue, and the weather was great—perfect weather for a test flight.

Li Zhenhua also arrived at the test flight site early in the morning with Yan Hang. Logically speaking, this test flight was not something he was supposed to be able to watch.

But since he's the engine supplier, he can tell if there are any shortcomings in the engine by watching the test flight.

The test pilot this time was still Lieutenant Wang, who had already gained an understanding of the aircraft model after the previous test flight.

Lieutenant Wang saluted in front of the temporary control tower and walked towards the plane.

With everything prepared, the plane successfully took off and soared into the blue sky under Li Zhenhua's watchful eye.

In Lieutenant Wang's perception, this aircraft was significantly easier to handle than the last time he piloted it.

After the engine was replaced, the aircraft gained strong thrust, resulting in a significant improvement in all aspects of its performance.

While Li Zhenhua was still looking up at the plane in the sky,

Lieutenant Wang's voice came from the speaker next to him.

"Tower, tower, Bird requests to conduct a maximum ceiling test."

After receiving permission from the ground, Lieutenant Wang flew his plane towards higher airspace.

This time, there was ample motivation, and the button on the dashboard that restricted the engine was nowhere to be found.

The plane flew at a steep angle toward higher altitudes, its powerful engines propelling it upwards.

Lieutenant Wang quickly switched the plane to level flight, and this time he reached an airspace of 6500 meters.

The aircraft flew in the air for a while again, conducting numerous tests at that altitude.

On the runway, the plane was landing, and after taxiing for a distance, it came to a stop.

The engine stopped, and Lieutenant Wang jumped out of the plane and walked quickly toward them.

Lieutenant Wang stood opposite Yan Hang, saluted him, and replied.

"Report: Test pilot Wang Zhifei has successfully completed the mission."

Yan Hang patted Lieutenant Wang on the shoulder, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

"How did you feel this time, kid?"

"I feel great this time, absolutely fantastic. My motivation is strong, there's no sign of weakness at all."

I think that's enough for a civilian aircraft.

Although I haven't flown many commercial aircraft, this one was the most comfortable I've ever flown, especially the noise reduction was excellent.

Lieutenant Wang repeatedly praised the aircraft during his conversation.

At this moment, Li Zhenhua finally felt relieved, knowing that his engine had been successfully developed.

Moreover, according to the test pilot, he was very satisfied with the engine's power.

Just as he was lost in thought, Yan Hang walked towards him with the test pilot.

"Zhenhua, let me introduce you. This is today's test pilot, Wang Zhifei."

After saying that, he said something to Lieutenant Wang.

"I told you before, this is Li Zhenhua, the engine manufacturer. You two talk first, I'll go check on the plane."

After Yan Hang finished speaking, he walked towards the plane, leaving only the two of them in the same spot.

Li Zhenhua extended his hand to Wang Zhifei across from him.

"Hello, Comrade Wang, are you satisfied with the aircraft's power? Do you have any comments?"

After they shook hands, Wang Zhifei began to share his opinions with him.

"There are no problems with the powertrain, but we'd like to see if the turbocharger can be redesigned."

In my driving experience, the turbocharger kicks in a bit late at the beginning!

This is the only drawback.

He had considered the problem Lieutenant Wang raised, but it was not an easy one to solve.

This turbine engagement lag is a common problem with this device. When the exhaust gas volume is insufficient, the turbine cannot be driven, which is the main reason for the lag.

However, this problem was difficult to solve. He had previously come up with a solution.

But that would require adding another device, so he didn't add anything to the engine.

He nodded to Lieutenant Wang and said.

"I am aware of this problem, and I will specifically address it later. I am certain that I will be able to resolve it in the future."

The two chatted about airplanes for a while longer before Lieutenant Wang went to Yan Hang's side.

Li Zhenhua spent the entire day at the test flight site, and through the discussions of the people present, he learned about the engine's capabilities.

During the day of test flights, the aircraft's safety was recognized by those present.

On the final test flight, Li Zhenhua sat in this aircraft.

(End of this chapter)