Optimal Replacement Policy of Jet Engine Modules from the Aircarrier's Point of View

  • Anita Domitrović
  • Ernest Bazijanac
  • Ivo Čala
Keywords: aircraft operation and maintenance, jet engine, dynamic programming, optimal replacement policy

Abstract

A mathematical model for optimising preventive maintenanceof aircraft jet engine was developed by dynamic programming.Replacement planning for jet engine modules is regardedas a multistage decision process, while optimum modulereplacement is considered as a problem of equipment replacement.The goal of the optimal replacement policy of jet enginemodules is a defined series of decisions resulting in minimummaintenance costs. The model was programmed inC++ programming language and tested by using CFM56 jetengine data. The optimum maintenance strategy costs werecompared to costs of simpler experience-based maintenancestrategies. The results of the comparison j usti.JY further developmentand usage of the model in order to achieve significant costreduction for airline carriers.

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Domitrović A, Bazijanac E, Čala I. Optimal Replacement Policy of Jet Engine Modules from the Aircarrier’s Point of View. Promet [Internet]. 1 [cited 2024Oct.11];20(1):1-. Available from: https://traffic.fpz.hr/index.php/PROMTT/article/view/980
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