20240020654. METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE PLANNING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES simplified abstract (MTU Aero Engines AG)
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METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE PLANNING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Markus Wagner of Langenhagen (DE)
Paul Janke of Langenhagen (DE)
Martin Friis-petersen of Langenhagen (DE)
METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE PLANNING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240020654 titled 'METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE PLANNING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for automatically generating an optimized maintenance plan for a fleet of aircraft engines. The steps involved in the method are as follows:
1. Acquiring input data on a plurality of engines and providing an existing initial maintenance plan or creating an initial maintenance plan based on the acquired input data. 2. Determining the total maintenance effort for the fleet resulting from the application of the initial maintenance plan. 3. Sorting the engines into a defined order according to at least one criterion. 4. Applying at least one optimization strategy or heuristic, stored as an algorithm in a computer program, to each of the engines in the defined order. 5. Outputting an optimized maintenance plan for the engines or output data comprising an estimated total maintenance effort of the optimized maintenance plan.
Bullet points explaining the patent/innovation:
- The method automatically generates an optimized maintenance plan for a fleet of aircraft engines.
- It acquires input data on the engines and provides an initial maintenance plan based on the acquired data.
- The total maintenance effort for the fleet is determined based on the initial plan.
- The engines are sorted into a defined order and optimization strategies or heuristics are applied to each engine.
- The output is an optimized maintenance plan or output data with an estimated total maintenance effort.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Airlines and aircraft maintenance companies can use this method to efficiently plan and schedule maintenance for their fleet of aircraft engines.
- It can help optimize maintenance operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall fleet performance.
- The technology can be applied to various types of aircraft engines, making it versatile for different aircraft models and manufacturers.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Manual maintenance planning can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Optimizing maintenance schedules for a fleet of engines can be complex and challenging.
- This technology automates the process and ensures that the maintenance plan is optimized based on specific criteria and strategies.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency in maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Reduced downtime and increased availability of aircraft engines.
- Cost savings through optimized maintenance efforts.
- Enhanced fleet performance and reliability.
- Minimized human error in maintenance planning.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for automatically generating an optimized maintenance plan for a fleet of aircraft engines, includes the steps of: acquiring input data on a plurality of engines and providing an existing initial maintenance plan or creating an initial maintenance plan based on the acquired input data. a total maintenance effort for the fleet resulting in an application of the initial maintenance plan is then determined. next, the engines are sorted into a defined order according to at least one criterion and at least one optimization strategy or heuristic stored as an algorithm in a computer program is applied to each of the engines in the defined order. next, an optimized maintenance plan for the engines or output data comprising an estimated total maintenance effort of the optimized maintenance plan is output.
