An EU-funded project is offering an advanced monitoring system that accurately gauges the safe lifetime of aircraft engine parts where they operate. Intelligent solutions that help optimise aircraft maintenance contribute to make aviation safer and more environmentally friendly.
Researchers involved in the i-Bearing project have successfully developed indicators for engine starter bearings that help predict when these small but fundamental pieces of aircraft engines will become less effective.
Further details: New in situ monitoring system reduces the risk of engine failure