Benefits of the SuperQ MD80 Nozzle Program

• Maximum Takeoff, Zero Fuel, and Landing Weights Are Unchanged
• Specific Fuel Consumption Reduced 1.6%-2.0%
• Cruise Performance Capability Is Unchanged
• Airspeed Limitations Are Unchanged
• Thrust Reverser Operations Are Not Affected
• In-Flight Windmill Airstarts Are Not Affected
• In-Flight Engine Operations Are Not Affected
• Engine Exhoust Gas Temperature Is Reduced By 10ºC

Volvo Aero analyzed the maintenance savings associated with a reduction in EGT. Based on Volvo's extensive overhaul experience with the JT8D-200 Series, they estimated that a 10ºC decrease in operating temperature is worth a savings of $16.00 per engine per cycle. Based on a MD-80 fleet average of 4.0 cycles per day, this reduces engine maintenance cost by $44,544 per MD-80 per year.

SuperQ MD80 Nozzle Program Summary

• Converts MD-80 Aircraft To Stage 4 /Chapter 4 Noise Levels
• Qualifies For Lowest Noise Landing Fee Surcharges
• Increases Useful Life Of MD-80 Aircraft By 15 Years
• No Change In Normal Flight Operations Procedures
• Reduced Fuel Burn
• Reduces Emissions
• Lower Engine Exhaust Gas Temperatures
• Reduced Engine Maintenance Cost
• Substantially Increases The Value Of The MD-80 Fleet