GUIDE TO LIFE USAGE MONITORING AND PARTS MANAGEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINES
AIR1872
The effectiveness of Engine Life Usage Monitoring and Parts Management systems is largely determined by the aircraft-specific requirements. This AIR addresses the following areas:
a
Safety.
b
Life-limiting criteria.
c
Life usage algorithm development.
d
Data acquisition and management.
e
Parts life tracking.
f
Design feedback.
g
Cost effectiveness.
This AIR primarily examines the requirements and techniques currently in use, including:
a
Parts classification and control requirements.
b
Failure causes of life-limited parts.
c
Engine life prediction and usage measurement techniques.
