Aircraft Maintenance Technology

MAY 2017

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www.AviationPros.com 13 hroughout the lifetime of an aircraft, the engine is commonly the most expensive part to maintain. Understanding the aircraft engine requirements can help you make informed decisions for your specific situation. Each step of properly maintaining turbine engines can have significant costs, and controlling these costs throughout the life of the engine can save hundreds of thousands of dollars. Focusing on the following areas will enable you to save money, time, effort, and energy throughout the process. SELECTING A SERVICE CENTER Selecting a suitable service center for your type of aircraft and engine can be one of the most important choices in understanding and controlling the costs. When evaluating a service center, consider the following: • Choose a service center that has appropri- ately trained technicians on your engine model. • Verify that the service center has techni- cians that have put their technical training into action in your particular installation. Oftentimes technical training is only part of the equation where experience can lead to higher efficiencies, lower downtime, and less chance for costly mistakes. • All of the equipment required to meet your needs (including engine removal and reinstallation) needs to be located at the facility. This includes any required special equipment needed to complete all in-house engine and performance runs. If this is not the case, you may be paying part or all of an equipment rental fee. • Ask about the relationship between the service center and the engine OEM. A good relationship with an engine vendor can be very important if a more serious engine issue is discovered, and that relationship can ultimately save time and money. In addition, the engine vendor may have a mobile team that can be used in a remote situation. 1.

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