LIFETIME EXTENSION

Complex systems are increasingly being retained in service for much longer than the originally planned period of use. The increasing age of many systems and the spiralling operating costs require a polished technical and logistical organisation of the operating systems. Effective access to the database by the company, material sustainment and material management are essential.

• Extension of licensing
• Maintenance of flight safety
• Minimisation of the financial expenditure while complying with legal provisions

ESG cooperates in the national lifetime extension programmes and supports them with the following services:

• Collation, preparation and structured representation of

  a. Technical documentation including the illustrated parts catalogue for the components of functional equipment and  avionics

  b. Operational and failure data and

  c. Material management data

• Qualified rough and fine evaluation of operating data
• Specialist technical evaluation and determination of weak points, the lifetime-limiting causes of damage and components
• Creation of proposals for modifications
• Development, continuous updating and operation of electronic support tools

Continuous extrapolation of the data inventory enables continual monitoring of all important equipment with respect to technical logistic risks, the early recognition of undesirable trends as well as cost-effective correction through promptly executed measures. Their success can be selectively monitored with the help of information systems.