The Individual Aircraft Tracking Program (IATP) for the FAA Flight Inspection Aircraft Fleet - An examination of the translation of measured flight parameters to potential crack growth at critical areas to the projection of inspection/maintenance schedul

摘要

Raytheon E-Systems has developed and implemented an Individual Aircraft Tracking Program (IATP) that forms one element of a comprehensive Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). This program aims to ensure the long-term structural integrity and continued airworthiness of a broad portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Inspection Fleet of aircraft. Specifically, six Learjet Model 60 and three Canadair Challenger CL601-3R aircraft are modified by Raytheon E-Systems to perform the Flight Inspection role for the FAA. Flight Inspection mission profiles are characterized by extensive operation below 2000 feet MSL (mean sea level). This low-level, structurally harsh environment contrasts dramatically with typical corporate jet operational environments. The Flight Inspection usage has a marked impact on the loading spectrum experienced by the aircraft structure due to the extensive operation in the low-level gust environment, and, as a result, a drastic impact on the service life of the aircraft.