AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Presented by Mark StinsonOperations Director
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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.
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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.
This a BIG subject
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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.
This a BIG subject
Data is the Key
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report
the condition of:
– Aircraft avionics– Aircraft utility systems
Again, by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by
direct connection to the utility
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Data is the Key• Data is the source of information that can report
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• Operational Loads Measurement
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• System Performance Monitoring
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Solid State Data Recording products• Cockpit Voice Recording
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Data Recording Applications• COTS Products• Data Management and Analysis
REVEAL
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
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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Data is the Key
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SES Marketing Strategy
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Data is the Key
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SES Marketing Strategy
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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SES Capabilities• Design and Development Services
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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SES Capabilities• Manufacturing and Test Services
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
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Summary• Active in Aircraft Health Management?
– YES, current programmes show this is core business
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Summary• Active in Aircraft Health Management?
– YES, current programmes show this is core business
• Experienced in Aircraft Health Management?– YES, we have the pedigree, expertise and facilities to
apply the required technology in aerospace applications
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Summary• Active in Aircraft Health Management?
– YES, current programmes show this is core business
• 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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Summary• Active in Aircraft Health Management?
– YES, current programmes show this is core business
• 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
AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Data is the Key
Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07
Thank you for your attention
Presented by Mark StinsonOperations Director