”"Cost management starts prior to acquiring the engine. It should be part of the financial modelling prior to acceptance. The technical condition and future operational requirements will dictate the costs."
Bruce Ansell
In the January issue of AviTrader MRO360°, APOC Technical Manager Engine Division, Bruce Ansell, offers his advice to operators seeking to manage costs.
In short, Ansell advises that cost management lies in being aware of the current market. “Cost management starts prior to acquiring, say, an engine. It should be part of the financial modelling prior to acceptance. The technical condition and future operational requirements will dictate the costs.
“Mature engines have a reduced MTBOH (Mean Time Between Overhaul), resulting in more frequent shop visits. At the same time, the cost of replacement parts is rising each year. USM is in great demand as it is one of the only alternatives for ageing engines whose parts have gone out of production. Additionally, the increasing demand for mature engines is leading to engines being repaired or rebuilt instead of being torn down, resulting in a shortage of some USM components. Therefore, parts availability should be a primary concern.”
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Article courtesy of AviTrader.
