Ensuring performance of engines during long periods of inactivity
Helping operators in the aviation industry save thousands of dollars! https://youtu.be/18FemWB95mU
Trends and Foreign Object Damage reporting
Trends and Foreign Object Damage reporting. It is paramount to have a good understanding of your insurance policy with regard to Foreign Object Damage (FOD). Frequently many operators go in for repairs and/or overhaul and later find out that FOD wear…
Smart Engine Pricing
Smart Engine Pricing is the way to go when it comes to building the right engine. Just because you have new parts doesn’t mean that they are matched properly. The OEM's smart program isn’t for everyone. It’s the heart of…
Saving money on parts by buying in the past
Saving money in the future in the future is easier than you might think! A great way is to buy in the past! PT6A-21, -27, -28, and -34 original CT disks just went from list price at $88,000 to $96,000…
Preventing FOD using the Inertial Separator
Function Preventing FOD using the Inertial Separator is much simpler than one might think. The function of the Inertial Separator is to help prevent foreign object damage (FOD) to the engine. It is recommended to use it by energizing the…
Excessive Temperature in the Hot Section
A common issue that some of our aircraft operators experience revolves around the excessive temperature in the hot section. We’ve put together a few recommendations that are aimed at increasing hot section life in your PT6 and PW100 engines. Oxidation…
Engine Management Consulting
Engine management is a team effort. The shops that we work with always come highly recommended and do excellent work. That being said, it does happen sometimes that in the quick turnaround time of an efficient shop on occasion some…
Preventative Maintenance
BG Aerospace continues to help operators all over the globe with money saving tips and tricks to keep the cost low, but the value high! In keeping with our series of tips and tricks, today’s focus is on preventative maintenance.…
Security of Information
Security of Information in the Aviation Industry In recent months BG Aerospace has seen more and more cases of compromised data in the security of information in Aviation Industry. This is obviously not solely an industry specific issue, but since…
Detailed Record Keeping & How it Affects the Value of your Asset
BG Aerospace has recently seen an increased amount of scrutiny with trace issues on rotating group components for Pratt & Whitney PT6 and PW100 engine models. Many regulating authorities are requiring trace back to birth on rotating group components or…