AIRCRAFT LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT

Predictive maintenance seeks to forecast time-to-failure to minimize downtime, and thereby maximize equipment lifetime. By Don Van Dyke ATP/Helo/CFII, F28, Bell 222. Pro Pilot Canadian Technical Editor Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G650ER typify the protections afforded by a portfolio of OEM warranties when aircraft are new and in their early operational life. As an […]

Bizjet owners, operators, and maintenance providers encourage pilot input to update airworthiness and asset value management strategies and plans. By Don Van Dyke ATP/Helo/CFII, F28, Bell 222 Pro Pilot Canadian Technical Editor Maintenance expenses for bizjets depend on aircraft age, size, and inspection cycles. Some certified centers offer jet owners priority access to their charter […]