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engine conDition trenD monitoring®
ECTM
®
is a computer software program sold by P&WC that assists in early
detection of potential problems through continuous monitoring of engine
operation. The advantage of using ECTM
®
is a savings in troubleshooting
time, reduced maintenance costs, the ability to schedule corrective action
and an increased dispatch rate.
The pilot or an on-board monitoring system must record the readings of the
aircraft and engine gauges after the aircraft has been flying at a stable
cruise condition for several minutes. Gauge readings are to be recorded
daily or once per flight. Alternatively, you may send your recorded trend data
to a designated analysis centre for processing and recommendations.
Accurate and consistent readings are crucial to effective trend monitoring;
the quality of the engine condition evaluation is only as good as the quality
of the data provided.
On-board data recording
Altair Avionics markets a PT6A engine-mounted data recording system
called TrendCheck Plus+, and the Aircraft Data Acquisition System (ADAS),
an airframe-mounted engine monitor, for a wide variety of PT6A engine
applications. These monitors enhance safety and reduce direct operating
costs through sophisticated aircraft exceedance monitoring and automated
trend sample collection. Operated in conjunction with Altair’s internet-
based TurbineTracker™ system, these monitors are a powerful diagnostic
tool and engine health monitor.
While both systems monitor the engine parameters of turbine temperature,
gas generator speed, power turbine speed, torque pressure and fuel flow as
well as pressure altitude, aircraft airspeed and ambient temperature each
system has their own unique recording capabilities as well. TrendCheck
Plus+ system records time history into a storage buffer. The ADAS system
provides the ability to monitor the airframe parameters of approach flaps,
landing flaps, gear extended and weight on wheels.
engine conDition trenD monitoring®
ECTM
®
is a computer software program sold by P&WC that assists in early
detection of potential problems through continuous monitoring of engine
operation. The advantage of using ECTM
®
is a savings in troubleshooting
time, reduced maintenance costs, the ability to schedule corrective action
and an increased dispatch rate.
The pilot or an on-board monitoring system must record the readings of the
aircraft and engine gauges after the aircraft has been flying at a stable
cruise condition for several minutes. Gauge readings are to be recorded
daily or once per flight. Alternatively, you may send your recorded trend data
to a designated analysis centre for processing and recommendations.
Accurate and consistent readings are crucial to effective trend monitoring;
the quality of the engine condition evaluation is only as good as the quality
of the data provided.
On-board data recording
Altair Avionics markets a PT6A engine-mounted data recording system
called TrendCheck Plus+, and the Aircraft Data Acquisition System (ADAS),
an airframe-mounted engine monitor, for a wide variety of PT6A engine
applications. These monitors enhance safety and reduce direct operating
costs through sophisticated aircraft exceedance monitoring and automated
trend sample collection. Operated in conjunction with Altair’s internet-
based TurbineTracker™ system, these monitors are a powerful diagnostic
tool and engine health monitor.
While both systems monitor the engine parameters of turbine temperature,
gas generator speed, power turbine speed, torque pressure and fuel flow as
well as pressure altitude, aircraft airspeed and ambient temperature each
system has their own unique recording capabilities as well. TrendCheck
Plus+ system records time history into a storage buffer. The ADAS system
provides the ability to monitor the airframe parameters of approach flaps,
landing flaps, gear extended and weight on wheels.
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