FORT ATKINSON, Wis., - In general, Bill Ross, VP of Product Support for Superior Air Parts, described aircraft engines as "bulletproof," Walker Jaroch reports for Aircraft Maintenance Technology. Continue reading original article.
The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:
23 January 2024 - “When you look at the aircraft engine, you're talking about many engineering hurdles that have been overcome. So, it has to be small package, it has to be lightweight, it has to be good-looking, it has to be powerful, and it has to go to the TBO [time between overhauls] without any problems,” Ross said.
In fact, if the engine is maintained well, there should be minimal issues – and that’s the caveat: maintaining.
“Issues that can arise are those issues that are precipitated by neglect, or the lack thereof, as far as doing items of recommended maintenance,” said Ross.
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