AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Presented by Mark Stinson Operations Director

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Introduction Substantial improvements are needed to aircraft and engine health monitoring and management technologies, services and processes. Working towards a global maintenance system by integrating interoperable aircraft and ground segments ……… will ensure continuous aircraft availability by minimising operational disruptions and the associated costs, while increasing the level of safety.

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Introduction Substantial improvements are needed to aircraft and engine health monitoring and management technologies, services and processes. Working towards a global maintenance system by integrating interoperable aircraft and ground segments ……… will ensure continuous aircraft availability by minimising operational disruptions and the associated costs, while increasing the level of safety. This a BIG subject

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Introduction Substantial improvements are needed to aircraft and engine health monitoring and management technologies, services and processes. Working towards a global maintenance system by integrating interoperable aircraft and ground segments ……… will ensure continuous aircraft availability by minimising operational disruptions and the associated costs, while increasing the level of safety. This a BIG subject Data is the Key

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics This can be achieved by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by direct connection to avionic units

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics –Aircraft utility systems Again, by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by direct connection to the utility

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics –Aircraft utility systems –Aircraft sub-systems As before, by interfacing to an existing aircraft avionics bus or by direct connection to the sub-system

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics –Aircraft utility systems –Aircraft sub-systems –Aircraft structure This usually requires dedicated sensors to be fitted in carefully selected locations

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics –Aircraft utility systems –Aircraft sub-systems –Aircraft structure –Engine health If not fitted at engine manufacture, a specialist Engine Monitoring Unit will be required to safely acquire relevant data

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data is the Key Data is the source of information that can report the condition of: –Aircraft avionics –Aircraft utility systems –Aircraft sub-systems –Aircraft structure –Engine health –Data must be acquired and stored on the aircraft Data acquisition recording on aircraft has a long pedigree, but a new generation of equipment is needed to achieve the integrity and direct compatibility with prognosis and maintenance planning systems

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data Recording Applications COTS Products Solid State Data Recording products Operational Loads Measurement

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data Recording Applications COTS Products Solid State Data Recording products System Performance Monitoring

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data Recording Applications COTS Products Solid State Data Recording products Cockpit Voice Recording

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Data Recording Applications COTS Products Data Management and Analysis REVEAL

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Case Study – RR300 EMU Rolls-Royce identified a new market for an engine derived from their successful Model 250 Turbines for lower Shaft Horse Power applications in particular small civil helicopters A business model was evolved which at its core aimed for 2000 hours maintenance intervals Key attributes would include lower acquisition and operating costs and embedded engine monitoring

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Case Study – RR300 EMU Rolls-Royce named the new engine RR300 and partnered with a launch customer – Robinson Helicopters The engine development programme, focussed in Indianapolis, was on an aggressive schedule An optimised Engine Monitoring Unit would provide the quantity and quality of data to realise the business model All parts and sub-assemblies had to be high performance, very reliable and commercially competitive

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Case Study – RR300 EMU Rolls-Royce selected SES to develop an Engine Monitoring Unit, based on existing and proven technology The RR300 EMU is derived from the COTS S3DR-C Solid State Data Recorder The EMU interfaces to sensors fitted on the engine, to be conditioned and processed to extract key parameters Data is time-stamped and recorded including variable sample rate signals and certain calculated exceedances

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Case Study – RR300 EMU Rolls-Royce required the Engine Monitoring Unit to record for 2000 hours yet have quick access to visualised data The RR300 EMU is able to rapidly down-load data in a pre-formatted form for visualisation and analysis of recorded information A dedicated software tool based on the COTS REVEAL product provides data management and processing facilities Access to engine data gives accurate information about the engine condition actual use profile and historical trends

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 SES Overview Who are SES and what do we do? Privately owned company founded in 1991 Based in Camberley, with an office in Cumbria Comprise 40 staff, mainly experienced engineers Specialise in data recording products and solutions Focus on aerospace and often safety related applications British company with a global outlook

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 SES Marketing Strategy

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 SES Marketing Strategy

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 SES Capabilities Design and Development Services

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 SES Capabilities Manufacturing and Test Services

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Summary Active in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, current programmes show this is core business

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Summary Active in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, current programmes show this is core business Experienced in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, we have the pedigree, expertise and facilities to apply the required technology in aerospace applications

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Summary Active in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, current programmes show this is core business Experienced in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, we have the expertise and facilities to apply the required technology in aerospace applications Can SES benefit a new programme? –YES, we have a rapid route to a solution from an existing portfolio of products and solutions

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Summary Active in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, current programmes show this is core business Experienced in Aircraft Health Management? –YES, we have the expertise and facilities to apply the required technology in aerospace applications Can SES benefit a new programme? –YES, we have a rapid route to a solution from an existing portfolio of products and solutions Can SES bring value to a programme? –YES, we work in a commercial and competitive market and aim to add value by providing access to the data that is the key to Aircraft Health Management

AIRCRAFT HEALTH MANAGEMENT Data is the Key Presented by Mark StinsonSES_AC_Health_Mgt_Dec07 Thank you for your attention Presented by Mark Stinson Operations Director