What Is Preventative Aircraft Maintenance?

To maintain efficiency with the least amount of downtime as possible, aircraft operators must take preventative actions in regard to maintenance, allowing them to maintain the aircraft before a problem occurs. To maintain an aircraft’s health with proactive servicing, one should carry out preventive maintenance.

Preventative maintenance may vary in scope based on the aircraft in question, but it generally is a service that covers the replacement or preservation of aircraft parts where complex assembly is not required. Preventative maintenance tasks may also differ in their own complexity, as operations may range from a simple set of tests for aircraft component status, while others may require full on part replacement. Additionally, lubrication, cleaning, and wear checks are also quite common during preventative aircraft maintenance.

No matter if you are just doing a simple check or want a more in-depth process, all preventative maintenance should be conducted by a trained and knowledgeable person who is certified in the type of maintenance that will be conducted. Qualified personnel will have a much better chance of diagnosing and fixing issues without causing further problems or damage. Additionally, some issues may only be able to be treated by a qualified person. In some instances, a pilot may even conduct certain forms of preventative maintenance themselves, but this is generally not recommended for the various aforementioned reasons.

One of the most common forms of preventative maintenance that is practiced across the industry is preflight checks. These are when the pilot searches for any clear issues and conducts a quick checklist of inspections before conducting a flight operation. 50 and 100 hour inspections, as well as annual inspections, are also a form of preventative maintenance as they are held regardless of whether or not a present issue is occurring. The final common form of preventive aircraft maintenance is known as a progressive inspection, and these are conducted every 25 to 50 hours for aircraft that undergo intensive use. Examples of high-use aircraft include trainers for flight schools and FBOs.

Preventative aircraft maintenance is beneficial for a number of reasons, the top being safety. While minor issues may only slightly deter from performance, other forms of issues can be a detriment to flight safety if aerodynamics, aircraft control, combustion, or other elements are affected. As such, preventative maintenance is one of the easiest ways to further safety for passengers and the flight crew alike. Additionally, tending to any issue before it becomes worse will keep your aircraft highly efficient and reliable, that of which will lead to noticeable savings over time as performance losses are deterred. With less repairs needed and more efficiency operations, aircraft operators can see significant benefits.

Before starting your preventative maintenance schedule, take the time to shop around so that you can find the most reliable services and qualified personnel to get the job done. Furthermore, to best prepare for maintenance endeavors, it can be very useful to have spare parts on hand, or at least have a trustworthy distributor that can guarantee the highest quality items with unmatched lead-times for your benefit. Luckily for you, ASAP Inventory is unmatched in our ability to handle customer needs while offering ample time and cost savings.

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April 16, 2021

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