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CFM56 Family
Study Guide Pro

A visual CBT and technical study platform for the CFM56 engine family, built for aircraft engineers, aviation students, Part-147 schools, MROs, airlines and professional training teams.

Over 600 CBT pagesWindows and macOSBoeing 737 and Airbus A320 supportFree 3D engine navigationNo certificate included
CFM56 Family Study Guide Pro product cover
CFM56 Family Study Guide Pro Visual training for the CFM56-3, -5A, -5B, -5C and -7B engine family, supporting self-study and professional training environments.
Format
Visual CBT and 3D study platform
Content Volume
Over 600 CBT pages
Engine Family
CFM56-3, -5A, -5B, -5C, -7B
Aircraft Focus
Boeing 737 and Airbus A320
License
Individual and professional options
Engineering familiarisation

Learn the CFM56 as a physical engine, not just as text.

The CFM56 Family Study Guide Pro is designed for teaching and self-study. It helps users understand the engine in a structured, visual and technical way, using CBT pages, 3D engine views, cutaway visuals, component explanations and module-based navigation.

PAFAERO brings the CFM56 engine into the classroom, into the training room and into the learner’s own study environment. Instead of waiting for access to a real engine, users can explore the engine visually, revisit the same topic as many times as needed, and connect each explanation with the physical location of the component.

Users can move freely around the engine environment, study the complete engine cut-view, open related components, zoom into parts, rotate 3D models and connect each CBT explanation with its visual location inside the engine. This makes the software useful both for self-study at home and for instructor-led technical training.

Engine architectureModule breakdownComponent locationSystem familiarisation3D learning
CFM56-5B cross-section blueprintGeneral architecture from fan and compressor sections through combustion, turbine and exhaust areas. Source: CFMI.
Training purpose

Made for initial training, classroom support and engineering purposes.

The product supports the way engine knowledge is actually built: first by understanding the complete engine, then the modules, then the systems, and finally the detailed parts and their function.

Initial or basic training

For students, junior engineers and users with limited CFM56 exposure, the software provides a clear first familiarisation with the engine family. Users can study the engine in 3D, follow the CBT structure, identify major hardware and understand what each part does before they meet the real engine in a practical environment.

Classroom support

For instructors, schools, MROs and airline training departments, the software gives a repeatable visual reference during lessons. The instructor can show the engine, its modules, component locations and CBT explanations in real time, keeping the class aligned around the same technical visual.

Engineering purposes

During engineering preparation, access to a real engine or a disassembled module is not always possible. The 3D engine and module structure can be used as a quick visual reference to understand component position, module relationships and system context before checking the applicable approved documentation.

Computer Based Training

Over 600 CBT pages connected to an interactive engine environment.

The CBT contains over 600 pages of structured CFM56 training content, with detailed Level 3-style explanations for the engine ATA topics included in the product. It covers the main engine sections and systems, including ATA 72 engine sections, ATA 73 fuel and FADEC-related content, ATA 74 ignition, ATA 75 air, and ATA 79 oil.

Instead of reading a static PDF from beginning to end, the user can explore the engine visually and freely. The software connects the CBT index, engine cut-views, component pages, system pages, image galleries and related 3D parts into one study environment.

This makes the training more practical and more convincing than static material. The user does not only read what a component does; the user can see where it is, open the related visual, study the surrounding module and return to the CBT explanation with the engine context still clear.

CFM56 CBT index and technical topic structureDetailed CBT structure covering engine sections and systems, including ATA 72, ATA 73, ATA 74, ATA 75 and ATA 79 content with high-quality visuals and component-level explanations.
Software index

Topics included in the software.

The index follows a technical engine-training logic, from jet engine fundamentals to ATA-based sections and systems.

Intro
Introduction to Jet Engines & CFM56
ATA 72-20
Fan, Air Inlet Section
ATA 72-30
Compressor Section
ATA 72-40
Combustion Section
ATA 72-50
High Pressure Turbine
ATA 72-54
Low Pressure Turbine
ATA 72-56
Turbine Frame
ATA 72-60
Accessory Drives
QEC
Quick Engine Change
Docs
Technical Documentation
ATA 73-00
FADEC System
ATA 73
Sensors
ATA 74-00
Ignition System
ATA 73-11
Fuel System
ATA 79-00
Oil System
ATA 75-30
Air System
Active learning tools

Designed for memory, revision and technical understanding.

Engine training is easier when the learner can see, hear, mark and annotate the content. The software includes active study tools that help users retain information and build a clearer mental map of the engine.

A

Audio narration

The CBT text can be read aloud through the integrated audio narrator while the user follows the engine visuals on screen. Combining audio and visual input helps many learners retain technical information more effectively and reduces reading fatigue.

H

Highlight and underline

Users can highlight and underline CBT text in different colours, allowing them to mark functions, definitions, system logic, revision points and variant differences for later review.

N

Free-text notes

Learners can add personal notes while studying, including instructor comments, exam reminders, classroom explanations, practical observations or company-specific study references.

D

Draw on technical images

Users can draw directly over gallery images and add image notes. This is valuable for marking airflow paths, module boundaries, bearing positions, sensor locations, blade areas and component relationships.

Why visual engine training matters

A better way to understand the engine than a static PDF.

A PDF can describe a component, but it does not bring the engine into view. It rarely helps the learner build a strong mental picture of where that component sits, what surrounds it, how the module is assembled, or how that component relates to the complete engine.

CFM56 Family Study Guide Pro closes that gap. It lets the user move between CBT explanations, 3D engine views, cutaways, exploded module views, component pages and system topics. The learner is not only reading information. The learner is seeing where that information belongs inside the engine.

For individual users, this makes revision easier, more practical and more memorable. For instructors, schools, MROs and airlines, it brings a visual CFM56 engine into the classroom when a real engine, training rig or disassembled module is not available.

Exploded CFM56 engine module view
Exploded engine module viewSeparated 3D engine modules along the engine axis, helping users understand how the CFM56 is built as a sequence of major sections and assemblies.
Who it is for

For individual learners and professional aviation organizations.

The product can be used by self-study learners, but it also has strong value as a classroom and professional training support tool.

Individual engineers and students

A structured way to revise the CFM56 family, understand engine modules and build confidence before exams, training sessions or practical exposure.

Part-147 schools and training centres

A visual teaching tool for instructors explaining engine architecture, component location, module structure and system function in class.

MRO and maintenance teams

Useful for familiarisation, technical refreshers and preparing technicians to understand engine sections before practical work.

Airlines and fleet training departments

Supports technical teams working around CFM56-powered Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 operations and maintenance environments.

Product details

Clear information before purchase.

Does this product include a certificate?

No. CFM56 Family Study Guide Pro is a visual CBT and study platform. It does not include a certificate of completion.

Which CFM56 variants are covered?

The product covers the CFM56-3, CFM56-5A, CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C and CFM56-7B engine family.

Is it suitable for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 users?

Yes. The product supports users studying CFM56-powered Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 environments, as well as users who need broader CFM56 family familiarisation.

Does it work on Windows and macOS?

Yes. The product is available for Windows and macOS.

Can organizations use it for classroom training?

Yes, but organizations, schools, MROs, airlines and training centres require a professional license for classroom, instructor-led, company or commercial training use. Please contact PAFAERO at info@pafaero.com to discuss the correct professional licensing option.

Does this replace approved maintenance documentation?

No. The software is a CBT and visual study platform for familiarisation and training support. It does not replace approved aircraft, engine, maintenance or company documentation.

Start studying the CFM56 family visually.

Buy an individual license online, or contact PAFAERO for a professional license for organizations, schools, MROs, airlines or classroom use.

CFM56 Family Study Guide ProOver 600 CBT pages for CFM56-3, -5A, -5B, -5C and -7B. Windows and macOS. No certificate included. Individual licenses are available online. Professional use requires a professional license.
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