Learjet without the engine cowling

[SEATAC 400]

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in South Florida and since my office is only 4.5 miles from the Boca Airport, I decided to take a drive there during my lunch hour to watch take off's and landings. When I got there some mechanics had apparently been repairing one of the turbofan engines on a Learjet Model 60, as they were parked at the end of the taxiway and the engine cowling was off.

I walked closer to snap a few photos and just as I got there they decided to run her up, with the brakes on, at what sounded like full throttle. Man oh man was that loud . There was a big pile of dirt at the end of the runway from some construction they are doing and there were a lot of cars parked on the other side. It blew a tremendous amount of dirt and covered them all in a thick layer. Glad I wasn't parked over there. It looked like a sandstorm.

Here's some pics.

[IcedUpPitotTube 0]

I believe that is the Honeywell/Garrett TFE731 engine? Correct me if I'm wrong. But great shots; I always love to see the heart and soul of an airplane. Thanks for sharing. :001_th_smiles89:

[mutley 4,495]

Sure like nice down your way Richard!

Great shots, I can't imagine how loud that engine is at full scream!

[stu7708 244]

Great shots..

I do wonder how the poor people with cars in that parking lot reacted when they found their cars :001_th_smiles48:

[Aidan 1]

Looks like you had great weather :001_th_smiles89:

[hurricanemk1c 195]

Great shots - love to see the guts of an engine!

Andrew - I think it's a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofan