The Garrett TFE731 is a family of geared turbofan engines commonly used on business jet aircraft. Garrett AiResearch originally designed and built the engine, which due to mergers was later produced by AlliedSignal and now Honeywell Aerospace.
Garrett TFE731
Honeywell TFE731 and S-duct intake of a Dassault Falcon 900EX exposed during maintenance
View of a TFE731-4R in maintenance with cowlings, afterbody and thrust reverser removed.
The geared turbofan is a type of turbofan aircraft engine with a planetary gearbox between the low pressure compressor / turbine and the fan, enabling each to spin at its optimum speed. The benefit of the design is lower fuel consumption and much quieter operation. The drawback is that it increases weight and adds complexity.
An ALF 502 geared turbofan from a Bombardier Challenger 600