Aging Engines Avionics Subsystems And Helicopters

Download or read book Aging Engines, Avionics, Subsystems and Helicopters written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging Aircraft concerns have dramatically escalated in the military community and commercial aviation during the past decade. Some models, which have already been in service for more than 40 years, will need to be retained for another two decades or longer, often serving in roles and in theatres very different from what was envisioned when they were originally designed. Aging Aircraft has several connotations. To name a few: technological obsolescence, the spectre of runaway maintenance costs, and safety. Moreover, spare parts, processes and tooling may no longer be available, logistic procedures may have changed and suppliers may be out of the business. Budgetary limitations and higher fleet utilization will increase the demand to cope with aging structures and major subsystems like engines and avionics. Specific topics covered by this Lecture Series are: An operator's perspective on aging engines Modern engine modernization programmes Aging electrical systems and wiring Aging avionics Aging helicopter-related issues Other subsystems Safety and service difficulty reporting.