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NEWS DIGITAL

RR ENGINE

PRESERVATION

PLAN

Dr Lobley said, “Time spent preparing using our proprietary engine preservation
an engine for a period of extended dashboard.”
Teams across the world are providing shutdown will yield dividends when the The dashboard is informed by data drawn
Rolls-Royce customers with the individual aircraft re-enters service. Temperature and from Cirium, iAuditor, Maximo, and EHM
support they need to protect their aircraft humidity are key factors, so minimising the packages which in turn illuminates traffic
impact of the environmental conditions is a
engines in readiness for a return to the key priority.” light alerts reflecting an engine’s mainte-
skies. nance needs. This informs an action plan
Rolls Royce said “With many of the CHECK LIST FOR PRESERVATION where engineering service interventions
world’s airlines and business jet operators can be brought to life around the world.
temporarily grounding their aircraft as In the same way that aviation is governed
a consequence of the global Covid-19 by procedures and check lists with the
pandemic, a careful and structured aim of ensuring safety, a similar approach NEW COLLABORATIVE WORK
approach to engine preservation is vital to applies to aircraft when they are on the PRACTICES MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH
ensure peak performance is maintained ground, especially for an extended period. INTELLIGENTENGINE VISION
once more normal service resumes. So too for when they return to the skies. Wherever aircraft are currently parked
“During the crisis, Rolls-Royce is Basic steps for engine preservation and for whatever duration, Rolls-Royce
supporting customers by providing them include the correct installation of inlet and has established an efficient solution for
with expert advice on how to prepare for exhaust covers, which prevent wind milling, engine inspections and customer care.
extended periods of engine downtime and the ingress of sand or animals, and poten- Extraordinary times have called for
how to make sure their engines are fit to fly tial foreign object damage. Applying these increasing and evolving the use of the new
once they take to the skies again. procedures for regular engine running will digital tools already pioneered as part of
“This process requires careful compliance also help to combat the effect of moisture Rolls-Royce’s IntelligentEngine vision.
with technical procedures to ensure that penetration into engine components Many businesses have had a steep
operators are able to maximise the flying including the oil and fuel systems. learning curve in identifying methods
potential of their engines without delay, to allow successful remote working, but
and to avoid any maintenance liability for Rolls-Royce had already been using a new
preservation-related deterioration. This CLOUD-BASED TECH ENABLES RISK collaboration tool where still pictures and
applies to all types of aircraft engines used MITIGATION video imagery from a probe inside the
for commercial and business aviation.” Central to the success of Rolls-Royce’s engine can be shared between a customer
Similarly, the de-preservation of engines customer care strategy for engine and its engineering teams. It is ideal
is another area where Rolls-Royce offers preservation and de-preservation is a clear for times when a specialist Rolls-Royce
customers careful guidance in putting the understanding of individual needs based engineer cannot be on site, allowing
right process in place to ensure a smooth upon dialogue and feedback. customers to continue to benefit from
take-off. Peter Breitzmann, head of services teams’ expertise remotely.
According to Dr Christopher Lobley, Rolls- engineering at Rolls-Royce North America Whilst it is difficult to predict when
Royce chief lifecycle engineer, the support said, “Communication with our customers airlines will fully return to the skies,
team at the Availability Control Centre is critical at any time, but given the current Rolls-Royce’s dedicated engineers both at
(ACC) in Derby remains fully operational practical constraints, having a clear plan the ACC and in the company’s network of
24-7. They are working with a network of which is delivered and monitored through customer regional teams around the world
engineers across the globe and with many cloud-based technology is essential. This remain fully accessible throughout. The
of the world’s major carriers to improve enables our three-stage approach covering same level of support will remain on hand
preservation procedures by standardising Parking, Managing Parking, and Return to offer guidance on the critical issue of
materials and introducing alternative to Flight phases. All of this is carefully engine de-preservation and re-entry into
methods to meet individual airline needs monitored to mitigate risk of compliance service once conditions allow. Q

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