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AviTrader MRO360°: Darran Brunton speaks to David Dundas about APU maintenance.
In the May issue of AviTrader MRO360°, Darran Brunton, Sales & Business Development Manager at EirTrade Aviation, speaks with David Dundas about the unseen workhorse of aircraft, the auxhiliary power unit (APU).
Used for providing an aircraft’s power – including electrics, hydraulics, cabin lighting and air conditioning – when the engines are off, the APU is a “key component for airline operations,” explains Brunton. “It is a high cost but standard system used across virtually all commercial airlines globally. However, maintenance on APUs can get expensive, with lead times depending on findings at shop inspections, making forward planning key to minimise costs. EirTrade embraces predictive maintenance to maximise time and cost efficiency during maintenance, and supports airlines with securing hot spares or short-term lease options to cover any gaps.”
Read the full article here.
Article courtesy of AviTrader.