Why Air Maintenance Repair is Important

Every aircraft needs to undergo a constant cycle of maintenance and repairs after a certain time duration or encounters with minor issues deviating from normal. The maintenance process is detailed and includes inspection and rectification based on the need and the manufacturer’s guidelines. As a leading domestic airline of Nepal, Buddha Air, all repair jobs and maintenance processes in the state-of-the-art Buddha Air Hangar. The hangar helps make a well-protected space from direct sunlight and other external elements that may come in between and affect the inner-engineered parts of the aircraft. The hangar also has repair shops to store genuine spare parts readily available to the maintenance team, especially during periodic inspections and emergency needs.          

Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul, also termed MRO, are important components of ensuring the safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of aircraft. Within it, there are different types of maintenance, each carrying its importance and scheduled at certain specific durations.

Routine Maintenance

Also known as the backbone of aviation MRO services, routine maintenance is undergone now and then. It consists of scheduled inspections, checks, and minor repairs within a time duration depending on the life cycle and specific features of each part of the aircraft. Ensuring the checking and repairs on time is essential to keep the aircraft in optimal condition. Routine maintenance includes daily walk-around inspections, engine checks on a routine basis, and scheduled component replacements based on manufacturer recommendations and mechanic categories. For instance, engine oil changes and tyre replacements are routine inspections. They omit any possible arousal of problems.

In general, the maintenance intervals are set based on different aspects like flight hours, flight cycles, or calendar time, ensuring that critical systems are regularly inspected and maintained on a timely basis. With strict maintenance practices, costly repairs and safety threats out of technical issues can be prevented, and the airworthiness of the aircraft is further magnified.

Major Inspections

During the Major Inspection, the overall condition of the aircraft is looked into. It is undergone at regular intervals based on the regulatory requirements that are instructed in the manual of every part of the aircraft. It includes a detailed examination of the engine, avionic systems, and airframes. While the manufacture and version of the mechanical parts play an important role in determining the optimum inspection schedule, the flight hours and lifeline of the aircraft are also taken into consideration. The greater the flight hours, the more often these inspections are done to ensure there are no problems arising any time sooner or later.

One example of a Major Inspection is an in-depth inspection of the airframe. In technical language, this inspection task is also called a heavy maintenance visit (HMV) or C-checks. It includes disassembling, inspection, and reassembly of critical components of the aircraft to ensure structural resistance and safety.

Emergency Repairs

No matter how strong the inspection department of an airline is, unfortunate and unpredicted circumstances happen in the technical parts of the flight or during the flight inspection. Also defined as unscheduled maintenance, emergency repairs are always made readily available in the Buddha Air hangar to address any incoming emergency. A specific team is meticulously trained and prepared to smoothly respond to these emergencies and work on identifying the problem and solving it. The tricky part is that the team tries to do it to cause a minimum interruption in the designated flight schedules. From troubleshooting avionics issues to repairing structural damage, emergency repairs require quick thinking, technical expertise, and adherence to safety protocols. Our crew undergo rigorous training and certification to handle a wide range of emergencies to ensure that our aircraft remain airworthy.

The maintenance procedures need to be strict and timely to ensure consistent operational efficiency is maintained. Thorough inspections and prompt addressing of the issues are mandatory for any airline to maintain the highest standards of safety and reliability. Effective maintenance practices lead to cost management and help airlines manage a minimum downtime extending the lifeline of an aircraft. At Buddha Air, we prioritize the safety and comfort of our passengers above everything, whether that means pouring extra efforts and investments into establishing a proper maintenance department.