Let’s check the wires, but wirelessly.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008In recent years some companies have been adopting “condition-based” or “preemptive” maintenance, with remarkable implications in some cases, as in ships and planes. What it means is that instead of bringing fleets in periodically for inspection, service is scheduled as needed.
Now Sentilla seems to be lobbying airlines to help ensure, efficiently and conveniently, that each aircraft has proper wiring that guarantees continuous communication between the cockpit and critical controls. Moreover, the process seems to be motivated by recent FAA regulations.
By attaching wireless computers to the wiring on planes automated failing notifications can be read by a maintenance servicer. This means that we don’t ground fleets; instead planes are serviced as they need. This is good for both airlines and passengers; planes are only taken out of service as needed, saving money and reducing the inconvenience for passengers.
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