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Pneumatic Starter Testing
Capabilities Expanded at MTU
Maintenance Canada
A new test cell for high-flow pneumatic
starter testing has recently been
implemented and tested at MTU Lufthansa Technik Induction Cooking Platform Nears Launch
Maintenance Canada. MTU Maintenance is Lufthansa Technik will soon commence the The unique Induction Cooking Platform
the largest independent provider of engine ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) offers several advantages for preparing
services worldwide, and the addition process for its new Induction Cooking fresh food on board; the on-board chef can
of this capability expands the existing Platform. Tests are planned to begin in use a pan, toaster or pot and the multiple
engine, accessories, and Line Replaceable August 2017 and simultaneously, Lufthansa capabilities ensure effective workflows
Unit (LRU) portfolio of the company. The Technik is planning to create a service to meet the minimal work space available
new testing equipment can generate up bulletin for the installation of the Induction in typical aircraft galleys. An integrated
to 1,500 standard cubic feet per minute Cooking Platform, with a prime focus on fume hood and odour filter system,
(SCFM) of continuous flow and 8,000 ease of installation. “We are very excited removes cooking smells and the smart pot
SCFM of instantaneous flow, making it one about the Induction Cooking Platform, which containment system both covers and holds
of the largest air flow capacities for starter has been developed with valuable inputs the applications securely in place during
testing globally. The system produces ISO and feedback from airline catering together all phases of preparation and cooking - in
8573-1: 2010 [parts 1,2,1] quality air and can with many discerning airline customers. particular during turbulence. The platform
be used to test starters from 25 different Given the amount of preliminary testing fits into any aircraft galley, with dimensions
engine types, including the largest conducted, we are very confident that the of 287 x 570 x 269mm (ARINC size 4 and
commercial engine worldwide, the GE90. ETSO process will be successful and that installation variants) and a weight of just
the product will be ready for installation 13.5 kilograms. It is offered as an all-in-one
in early 2018”, says Andrew Muirhead, Vice solution, including power unit, exhaust fan,
SR Technics and Philippine President of Lufthansa Technik’s Product special cover and locking systems.
Airlines Sign MRO contract Division Original Equipment Innovation.
Leading independent MRO provider, SR
Technics will undertake the servicing of a
total of 45 A321 and 15 A330-300 aircraft TotalCare service support for Trent 700
belonging to Philippine Airlines under engines that power seven Airbus A330
a new 12-year contract with the airline. jetliners belonging to Turkish Airlines. “Our
SR Technics will undertake component customers regularly re-select TotalCare for
maintenance, component pooling fleet additions, a clear sign that they value
and consignment of the main base kit, the economic benefits it brings. We look
ensuring flexible access to spare parts forward to continuing to support Turkish
and the services will be managed by the Airlines as it grows its A330 fleet,” says
SR Technics Center of Excellence for Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce, Director,
component maintenance in Kuala Lumpur, Rolls-Royce Continues THY A330 Customers and Services – Civil Aerospace.
Malaysia. The facility at Kuala Lumpur Training Support The Trent 700 has won more than 70 per cent
currently serves more than 460 aircraft in the Turkish Airlines recently took delivery of the of new orders over the last four years and
Asia Pacific region. As part of the agreement, last of seven aircraft on order, bringing the accounts for a similar percentage on future
SR Technics and AerFin are providing MRO airline’s total number of Trent 700-powered A330 deliveries. More than 1,600 Trent 700s
services to Philippine Airlines. A330s to 27. Rolls-Royce has been providing are now in service or on firm order.

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