The Importance of Upgrading Aerospace Parts
Just as cars need routine maintenance and new parts from time to time, aircraft components need to be serviced and replaced on a regular basis. Aerospace parts often operate in intense conditions, and even those engineered for longevity don’t last forever. Maintaining and upgrading aircraft components on a consistent schedule is not only critical for safety and performance, it can also yield cost savings and extend the lifespan of aircraft systems.
Ensure Safety
Worn-out parts, such as engine components, filters, electronics, and brake parts, can cause serious problems if they fail to meet expectations while the aircraft is in use. Upgrading and replacing components on the recommended schedule, or when signs of wear begin to appear, is key to ensuring safe operation of the aircraft.
Maximize Aircraft Performance
Some aircraft components can continue to function past their recommended service life, but they are unlikely to perform as well as a new part. The fading efficacy of a worn-out part can have a ripple effect throughout the aircraft. Upgrading aircraft components regularly contributes to the superior performance of the aircraft as a whole.
Extend Component Lifespan
Upgrading smaller components within a larger system can meaningfully extend the life of the larger system. Replacing belts and valves on a regular basis, for example, is vital for maximizing the lifespan of the engine.
Comply with Regulatory Standards
While upgrading some aerospace components is a judgment call, other aircraft upgrades are mandated by regulatory bodies. Keeping up with the required schedule is critical to maintaining compliance.
Save on Maintenance Expenses
Regularly upgrading aircraft parts can help prevent more significant expenses down the road. Keeping up with routine maintenance minimizes the risk of larger malfunctions or expensive repairs, which are often far more costly and time-consuming to resolve.
Commonly Replaced Aircraft Components
Some aircraft components can last for years or even decades, while others must be replaced or upgraded on a schedule. This largely depends on the function of the component and its rate of wear while in service. Commonly replaced aircraft components include:
Wheels and Brakes
Aircraft wheels and brakes are designed to perform under incredible duress, absorbing the full weight and momentum of the aircraft while performing critical functions. Even those designed for maximum longevity must be upgraded or replaced on a regular basis to ensure optimum function. Routine maintenance for aircraft wheels and brakes should include close inspection and regular replacement of wheels, brake pads, and other components as needed.
Avionics Systems
Many aircraft are engineered and built to last for decades, but the lifecycle of avionics is much shorter. This is partially due to the speed of advancements in electronics, as well as the shorter lifespan of delicate avionics components. In order to avoid obsolescence, avionics systems should be upgraded according to a regular schedule.
Engine Components
Aircraft engines are high-performance machines that convert tremendous amounts of power into motion, often in intense conditions. Replacing and upgrading aircraft engine components, such as belts, filters, and fan blades, is critical to extending the life and improving the performance of the engine.
NMG’s Commitment to Quality and Safety
NMG Aerospace understands the vital importance of quality when it comes to aerospace components and how quality contributes to safety in the skies. We take a multi-pronged approach to quality assurance in our aerospace component manufacturing practices, from coveted accreditations from federal and industry bodies to extensive qualification testing of finish components. And with our company-wide commitment to continuous improvement, we’re always looking for ways to do even better. Our customers return to us over and over because they know they can count on NMG for quality and consistency, every time.
Upgrade Your Aircraft With NMG Aerospace
From MRO services to aerospace component manufacturing, NMG Aerospace offers the services and expertise to support aircraft upgrade projects of every kind. Our team can help you determine whether you need to simply replace worn parts or upgrade an entire system based on your needs and goals. To learn more about aircraft upgrades with NMG Aerospace, get in touch.
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