AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07...

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Data is the Key

Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07

Presented by Mark StinsonOperations Director


Data is the Key


Introduction

Substantial improvements are needed to aircraft and engine health monitoring and management technologies, services and processes.

Working towards a global maintenance system by integrating interoperable aircraft and ground segments ………

will ensure continuous aircraft availability by minimising operational disruptions

and the associated costs, while increasing the level of safety.


Data is the Key


Introduction





This a BIG subject


Data is the Key


Introduction





This a BIG subject

Data is the Key


Data is the Key


Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report

the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics This can be achieved by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by direct connection to avionic units


Data is the Key



the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems

Again, by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by

direct connection to the utility


Data is the Key



the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems– Aircraft sub-systems

As before, by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by

direct connection to the sub-system


Data is the Key



the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems– Aircraft sub-systems– Aircraft structure

This usually requires dedicated sensors to be fitted in carefully selected locations


Data is the Key



the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems– Aircraft sub-systems– Aircraft structure– Engine health

If not fitted at engine manufacture, a specialist Engine Monitoring Unit will be required to safely acquire relevant data


Data is the Key



the condition of:

– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems– Aircraft sub-systems– Aircraft structure– Engine health

– Data must be acquired and stored on the aircraft

Data acquisition recording on aircraft has a long pedigree, but a new generation of

equipment is needed to achieve the integrity and direct compatibility with prognosis and maintenance planning

systems


Data is the Key


Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• Operational Loads Measurement


Data is the Key


Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• System Performance Monitoring


Data is the Key


Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• Cockpit Voice Recording


Data is the Key


Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Data Management and Analysis

REVEAL


Data is the Key


Case Study – RR300 EMURolls-Royce identified a new market for an engine derived

from their successful Model 250

Turbines for lower Shaft Horse Power applications in particular small civil helicopters

A business model was evolvedwhich at its core aimed for

2000 hours maintenance intervals

Key attributes would include lower acquisition and operating costs

and embedded engine monitoring


Data is the Key


Case Study – RR300 EMURolls-Royce named the new engine RR300 and partnered

with a launch customer – Robinson Helicopters

The engine development programme, focussed in Indianapolis, was on an aggressive schedule

An optimised Engine Monitoring Unitwould provide the quantity and quality

of data to realise the business model

All parts and sub-assemblies had to be high performance, very reliable

and commercially competitive


Data is the Key


Case Study – RR300 EMURolls-Royce selected SES to develop an Engine Monitoring

Unit, based on existing and proven technology

The RR300 EMU is derived from the COTS S3DR-C Solid State Data Recorder

The EMU interfaces to sensors fitted on the engine, to be conditioned and processed to extract key parameters

Data is time-stamped and recorded including variable sample rate signals

and certain calculated exceedances


Data is the Key


Case Study – RR300 EMURolls-Royce required the Engine Monitoring Unit to record

for 2000 hours yet have quick access to visualised data

The RR300 EMU is able to rapidly down-load data in a pre-formatted form for visualisation and analysis of recorded information

A dedicated software tool based on the COTS REVEAL product provides data management and processing facilities

Access to engine data gives accurate information about the engine condition actual use profile and historical trends


Data is the Key


SES Overview

Who are SES and what do we do?

Privately owned company founded in 1991

Based in Camberley, with an office in Cumbria

Comprise 40 staff, mainly experienced engineers

Specialise in data recording products and solutions

Focus on aerospace and often safety related applications

British company with a global outlook


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SES Marketing Strategy


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SES Capabilities• Design and Development Services


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SES Capabilities• Manufacturing and Test Services


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Summary• Active in Aircraft Health Management?

– YES, current programmes show this is core business


Data is the Key




• Experienced in Aircraft Health Management?– YES, we have the pedigree, expertise and facilities to

apply the required technology in aerospace applications


Data is the Key




• Experienced in Aircraft Health Management?– YES, we have the expertise and facilities to apply the

required technology in aerospace applications

• Can SES benefit a new programme?– YES, we have a rapid route to a solution from an existing

portfolio of products and solutions


Data is the Key




• Experienced in Aircraft Health Management?– YES, we have the expertise and facilities to apply the

required technology in aerospace applications

• Can SES benefit a new programme?– YES, we have a rapid route to a solution from an existing

portfolio of products and solutions

• Can SES bring value to a programme?– YES, we work in a commercial and competitive market

and aim to add value by providing access to the data that is the key to Aircraft Health Management


Data is the Key


Thank you for your attention

Presented by Mark StinsonOperations Director

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