Engine pushed to the limit

Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion flight perform F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine checks at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The 20th CMS engine test facility Airmen perform maintenance on approximately 40 F-16CM Fighting Falcon engines annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Engine pushed to the limit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Erickson, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman replaces a bolt on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. Erickson performed the repair to ensure that the engine will function properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Engine pushed to the limit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaymie Ivan Sanarez, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tightens screws on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 20th CMS engine test facility perform engine checks as part of routine aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dale Rodgers, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, examines an afterburner during an F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine check at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, Sept. 26, 2016. An F-16 engine in full afterburn utilizes a thrust of 32,000 pounds to propel it into flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Engine pushed to the limit

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion flight communicate over speaker with a jet engine mechanic during an F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine check at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. Communication between the jet engine mechanic and the command station allows the mechanic to safely complete the engine check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Engine pushed to the limit

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dale Rodgers, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, smiles during and engine check of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. Rodgers, with the assistance of other 20th CMS Airmen, check an F-16 engine while it activates 32,000 pounds of thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Engine pushed to the limits

Published Sept. 27, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion flight perform F-16CM Fighting Falcon engine checks at the 20th CMS engine test facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The 20th CMS engine test facility Airmen perform maintenance on approximately 40 F-16CM Fighting Falcon engines annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)