Comprehensive technical engine asset management services.
Effective management of engines undergoing maintenance allows airlines, lessors and investors to retain the appropriate level of control during the repair process by using an experienced TES engineer specialised in all aspects of engine maintenance. The engineer will define / overview the detailed scopes of work, closely manage the ongoing technical and commercial dialogue and ensure our client receives the most cost effective engine to meet their specific objectives.
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TES understands that from a Lessor perspective, ensuring a seamless transition of serviceable aircraft between parties is vital to realise maximum operational value from both the engines and aircraft asset as a whole. In addition recognising that commitments on which valuable relationships are founded are satisfied in a timely and professional manner is an important factor.
Risks and potential implications on both asset value and marketability are high when minimal technical focus is dedicated to engines during aircraft transitions. As well as identifying these risks immediately and managing further technical issues, TES also possesses considerable experience in the management of commercial conditions associated with engine transitions. With this knowledge TES can provide support with technical interpretation of commercial conditions attached to a lease or sale/purchase agreement.
TES understands that as an airline, operational pressures and existing commercial arrangements often have need for a seamless transition to maintain operational requirements and in some cases, the need to ensure the short term health of the airline is preserved. In this respect, TES provides operators reassurance that all technical and commercial considerations required to mitigate exposure to the airline during the transition process are addressed.
TES is able to draw on extensive experience in the field of transition management performed for both Airlines and Lessors alike, using seasoned professionals with the skills necessary to ensure that all physical and documentation requirements necessary to ensure a seamless transition are met.
In the unfortunate circumstances where an aircraft has been, or is expected to be repossessed, TES has the necessary experience to provide the required level of engine support, whilst simultaneously demonstrating an appreciation of the sensitive issues associated with the transition.
To see an example of how TES saved a Lessor $1.5m through management of an aircraft transition click here.
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Operators and lessors often find themselves needing to assess the performance of an engine to establish the remaining on-wing life or to confirm whether the engine meets lease acceptance conditions.
Using extensive knowledge of the performance attributes across all major engines types, TES can analyse the results gained from over viewing an engine performance test, either on or off-wing, to confidently predict the expected remaining time to shop visit and confirm compliance with lease acceptance conditions.
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Analysis of on-wing performance trends is vital in identifying potential on-wing problems and initiating troubleshooting at an early stage.
Performance trend analysis is also an important tool in the prediction of future shop visits.
Using our extensive knowledge of on-wing performance trends, TES is able to provide customers with a real-time trend analysis service covering all recorded engine parameters such as EGT margin, vibration levels, shaft speeds, oil consumption and fuel flow.
A regular report is provided to the customer detailing the findings from this analysis along with any troubleshooting recommendations and effects on future shop visit predictions. Immediate troubleshooting recommendations are communicated upon any anomaly identification.
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A detailed borescope inspection reveals much about the current serviceability of an engine and likely remaining on-wing life. As a result a borescope inspection is generally used to confirm whether an engine meets lease/purchase acceptance conditions.
TES engineers are highly experienced at over viewing engine borescope inspections to determine not only the current serviceability but also the effect of any damage (even that within manual limits) on the time until next expected next shop visit. The TES engineer will be present on-site to overview the entire inspection being carried out and will report to the customer all details of any findings with the related effect on the immediate engine serviceability and future shop visit predictions.
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Record reviews involve a comprehensive collation, review and presentation of the engines paperwork demonstrating that they accurately reflect the engines maintenance status and are compliant with regulatory standards. This forms part of our inspection programs but is also provided as a standalone service.
To see an example of how TES saved a leasing company $870k through diligent inspection of engine documentation click here.
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TES’ flagship product, comprising all of its management services within one program targeted specifically at Airline clients. Such programs remove the operational burden from the airline leaving them safe in the knowledge that their engine maintenance programs are being optimised and managed to achieve the lowest cost of operation with due consideration for all the technical, commercial, contractual, regulatory and airworthiness aspects associated within airlines operations.
For lessor’s; each engine portfolio is tracked to ensure our clients maintain continuous visibility of the key technical and commercial risks impacting their fleet, allowing proactive management that ensure the marketability and value of their assets are maintained.
To see an example of how we made savings through active fleet management click here.
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TES Consultancy Services are resourced to meet the most stringent and on-demand needs of clients and ensure service delivery is consistent, placing equal importance whether they are large or small. TES can tailor a flexible “helpdesk” package which offers clients the opportunity to draw on the wide range of TES experience on an ad-hoc basis. All clients also benefit from a dedicated Program Manager who as a single and focused point of contact, is well placed to be responsive to all the needs of the client.
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EMP™ - Compilation and control of a detailed maintenance program document, defining maintenance methodologies and baseline modification standards, tailored to the needs of the airlines specific operation and based upon TES extensive engine type experience.
EFPAC™ - Engine Fleet Planning And Costing is a software designed and developed by Total Engine Support and Imagitech to manage fleets of aircraft engines. For further information, please see the EFPAC page
PPRB™ - The PPRB (Powerplant Review Board) is TES’s in-house engine reliability programme as required by EASA subpart G. TES reviews all relevant ADs and documentation issued by OEM on behalf of the customer and provides recommendations on any required changes to the maintenance programme. The process is reinforced with regular face-to-face meetings (normally quarterly) to discuss the customer’s engine fleet reliability. These meetings include a review of all documentation that has been issued since the last meeting, any in-service events, the current removal plan and the customer’s EMP.