Study of Power Plant Off-Wing Maintenance Control in an Airline

This project describes the different factors to consider when working in the commercial aviation turbofan engines maintenance industry. It describes the engine and its components operation in order to understand the maintenance necessities of the engine. The description of the engine systems follows the ATA 2200 classification system, which is a widespread industry standard practice. Next, the legal maintenance requirements imposed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are reviewed. A detailed description is made of the requirements affecting the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and its components. After the legal requirements have been defined, the maintenance particularities affecting the turbofan engines are summarized. Then, a generic maintenance database has been created to illustrate the various situations that could arise during the engine airworthiness management process on an airline. A couple of example cases have been developed and analyzed. In the last chapters, typical commercial aviation practices and safety management systems are described together with the financial factors related to the aircraft maintenance management. A quick overview is also provided on the environmental impact of the aviation industry. Finally, the conclusions of the engine maintenance study are explained and future improvements are proposed