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 What is Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM)? ECM is the process of the monitoring of key engine parameter to detect impending failures and assess engine performance. ECM essentially uses standard engine and aircraft instrumentation to support the monitoring of the various parameters. As such no additional measurement equipment is needed. How does it work? So the…

Supporting Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) Sofema Aviation Services looks at reasons why an Aircraft Engine is taken “Off Wing” for Maintenance Activities. Technical drivers of off‐wing engine maintenance can essentially be broadly categorized into four areas: EGT Margin Deterioration Engines are typically certified with temperature limits enforced via a limit on maximum take‐off EGT,…

Engine Direct Maintenance Cost The Cost of Engine Shop Maintenance is known as the Direct Maintenance Cost (DMC) With modern condition monitoring processes and the availability of Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) software, it is possible to be far more “accurate” in assessing the operational costs of Engine Maintenance. Additionally the introduction of Condition Monitored…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at how to ensure that our Trainees Understand us – Checking for Understanding (CFU) Checking for Understanding (CFU) is a fundamental element of ensuring effective instruction. By Checking for Understanding we are able to continually verify that our delegates or students are connecting with what is has been taught. It…