Rejected Engine Parts Repair or Replace?

In the November issue of AviTrader MRO, Valentins Iljins, Power Plant Lead Engineer at Vallair shares valuable insight from an MRO’s perspective into the frequent challenge of deciding whether a rejected engine part should be replaced or repaired.

Iljins looks far beyond the basic cost of repairs versus value scenario and introduces the relevance of time factors. He comments: “At Vallair we consider a variety of criteria when determining whether a rejected engine part should be repaired or replaced such as market availability, catalogue price for the new part (similar part or any modification of the part), used market cost for the part and repair capabilities, average cost, and lead time. Plus, time allowance is considered if there is a waiting time to get the part repaired and it would be better to replace the part so that the engine and/or aircraft can be released back to service.”

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Article courtesy of AviTrader MRO.