Evolving the aftermarket: How P&WC is lowering costs and increasing availability through predictive and preventive maintenance

摘要

From the enormously popular PT6A turboprop and turboshafts for helicopters to larger turboprops for regional airliners and turbofans for business jets, Pratt & Whitney Canada's engines cover the spectrum. The worldwide fleet of engines has achieved 700 million flight hours and clocks over 30 million more annually. Maximizing aircraft availability and reducing costs for customers lie at the core of P&WC's service and support initiatives. The company's significant investment in data-driven turnkey diagnostic and prognostic systems increase engine on-wing time and performance, reduce life-cycle costs and maximize the overall asset value to the customer. Wherever possible, technology and servicing advancements that have been devised for the latest engines are cascaded back to the older products.