As a result of TES being recognised as a leading independent Engine Asset Management organisation, with a unique engine knowledge base we are often asked to contribute to (or write) articles for a number of magazines focussed upon this sector.

Below are summaries of these articles, and links to request the full article.
Budgeting for Engine Refurbishment, Airline Fleet & Asset Management, March 2002,

Variations in the nature of engine shop visits and the bunching of engine removals can cause significant differences between engine budgets in successive years of operation. But, how should airlines predict these costs and ensure that no unpleasant surprises await the CFO at the end of each financial year?

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Considerations for third party engine maintenance contracts, Aircraft Commerce, August 2002,

More airlines are outsourcing engine maintenance, and have to choose between fixed rate and time & material contracts. Fixed rate maintenance has the advantage of reduced airline input, while time and material means airlines have to maintain traditional engine management.

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Engine Financial Planning - Getting it Right, Aircraft Technology Oct 2002, s

In an increasingly cost competitive environment, airline maintenance budgets are being squeezed. From the propulsion engineering viewpoint, cost reductions may be demanded even if the number of engine removals is expected to increase or if other contributions to maintenance cost are anticipated. But, how can such demands be satisfied?

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Engine Value Methodologies, Engine Yearbook 2002,

Physical attributes of an engine such as life limited parts status, modification status, physical condition, documentation, operational profile and operational environment can all significantly affect engine values. Total Engine Support looks at these cost-influencing parameters in relation to the last engine shop visit. 		Article


CFM56 In Service, Engine Yearbook 2002

Since its service introduction in 1982, the CFM56 family of engines has created an industry benchmark by which the success of other aero-engine products is measured. The article reports on the very good in service record which has driven the engine’s commercial success.

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CFM56-5 Maintenance Costs Analysis, Aircraft Commerce, Feb 2003,

The CFM56-5C series is at the highest thrust limit of the CFM56 family. Despite being noted for high EGT margin erosion, the engine still manages to achieve respectable on-wing intervals, and has few other removal drivers. Modifications should improve EGT margin retention and so reduce maintenance reserves.
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Engine Risk and Asset Management, Engine Yearbook 2003,

Whilst modern aero-engines demonstrate high levels of reliability, they also tend to be more expensive to overhaul, requiring airline technical management to be more proactive than was previously the case.
Additionally, many of today’s aircraft and engines are leased and the associated contracts further complicate technical considerations. Total Engine Support examines how best to minimise engine maintenance costs in a dynamic environment.
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Managing the Engine Fleet, Airline Fleet and Asset Management, May 2003

The planning and managing of engine fleets can prove a challenging task to even the most experienced of airlines and MRO organisations. This article looks at some software products that can assist in such management, and the benefits particular maintenance contracts can offer. 		Article

Engine Maintenance Management Opens Up New Opportunities, MRO Management, June 2003,

The instability of the current market has forced aircraft lessors to rethink their engine maintenance strategies. Mark Pilling evaluates the issues involved and finds that by bringing engine maintenance management in-house the prospects for outsourcing grows, offering MRO contractors new, and much needed, business opportunities 		Article

CFM56-3 the Asset Managers Outlook, Airline Fleet and Asset Management, July 2003,

For this article, the magazine talked to several leading engine asset management specialists and reported a diverse and contrasting range of opinions regarding the state of the world’s most populous commercial engine family. 		Article
Customising Maintenance Management Strategies, Engine Yearbook 2004,

For aircraft operators and owners alike, maintenance management plays a major role in organizational strategy. The quality of maintenance management drives essential factors such as asset value retention, operational safety, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction and, ultimately, corporate performance. Total Engine Support (TES) discusses its experience. 		Article
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