Aircraft Maintenance is the Key to Safety in Aviation

Regular aircraft maintenance is one of the most important commitments that should be made by every aircraft owner and enforced by several airworthiness authorities in the USA and internationally. However, this is a part of aircraft ownership that’s not just about following the law – it also has important benefits:

• Safety – This is the most obvious reason to maintain your aircraft, as regular services and repairs will allow you to avoid accidents that can be caused by mechanical failures. This keeps you, your crew, your passengers and the people on the ground safe throughout your flight.
• Avoid lost flights – Having to cancel flights due to mechanical failures is a sure way to affect your bottom line as well as the reputation of your brand.
• Efficient performance – Aircraft operate at their best and most cost-efficient when they are properly maintained. By following manufacturer guidelines and performing operational checks, you save on fuel and other costs.
• Prevents major breakdowns – A small maintenance issue can quickly turn into a costly and potentially dangerous one if not attended to quickly. Simply leaving small issues will only result in higher costs down the line.
• Keep clients comfortable – world class jet centers such as Monmouth Jet Center offer exclusive services and need their aircraft to be maintained in order to deliver. Even small plumbing, seating or electrical problems in the cabin can make for an uncomfortable ride.

Choose an airport that offers on-site aircraft maintenance services

At Monmouth Jet Center, we offer a wide range of aircraft maintenance services on-site for your convenience, ranging from general maintenance and repairs to the installation of aircraft instruments and aircraft refurbishment services. Our team of qualified, experienced aircraft mechanics will assist you as quickly and affordable as possible.

For more information on utilizing our on-site aircraft mechanic services in New Jersey, please contact us or visit our website at monmouthjetcenter.com today.

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Aircraft Maintenance Services and Private Airports Work to Reduce the Risks of Foreign Object Damage

As aviation specialists know, damage caused by Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is one of the industries most costly issues, with The Boeing Company estimating annual aircraft maintenance, delays and repairs at $4 billion a year.

FOD can generally be defined as any object which does not belong to an aircraft that can cause damage to the aircraft, injury to crew and passengers or damage to airport facilities. They most commonly take the form of:

• Rocks, sand and pebbles.
• Nuts, bolts and loose hardware.
• Garbage, such as soda cans and food wrappers.
• Material from nearby construction sites.
• Small objects such as luggage tags, pens, coins, etc.
• Birds and other wildlife.

The most common types of damage caused by FOD include:

• Punctures and damage to tires in aircraft and airport vehicles.
• Damage to engines, engine inlets and fan blades as they get sucked into aircraft.
• Injuries to airport personnel and passengers from FOD blown up into the air.
• Damage to delicate equipment if they become trapped inside the housing.
• Mechanical freezing due to objects becoming lodged next to levers, etc.

Due to the fact that any one of these issues is dangerous in itself and that they can lead to far worse tragedies, as illustrated by the crash of Air France flight 4590 where the aircraft hit titanium debris and burst a tire, responsible airports take extensive measures to ensure the removal of FOD.

These measures may differ from airport to airport, but generally include a four-step approach:

• Training staff on the importance of identifying and properly removing/managing FOD.
• Regular inspections of areas which can be a source of FOD or where they are likely to collect. This includes monitoring construction sites, aircraft maintenance areas, hangars, etc.
• Clearing away FOD safely and efficiently and monitoring teams assigned to removing FOD.

Monmouth Jet Center offers industry-leading services

At Monmouth Jet Center, we prioritize the safety of the passengers, crews and aircraft which utilize our facility. In addition to applying an industry-leading FOD damage prevention policy, we have a team of dedicated on-site aircraft mechanics available to assist you with general maintenance, repairs and more at your convenience. We also offer our clients high quality, competitively priced rates, fuel and hangar space.

For more information about Monmouth Jet Center in New Jersey, please contact us or visit our website at monmouthjetcenter.com today.

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