Monitoring and Improving Aircraft Maintenance Processes Using IT Systems
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Abstract
Aircraft maintenance is a complex, multifaceted process that greatly benefits from IT systems designed to improve supervision, record keeping, and task management. This study focuses on the role of a dedicated mobile application, integrated into the broader IT Aircraft Maintenance Support System, which supports maintenance operations for the M-346 BIELIK training aircraft. Aircraft maintenance is a highly intricate and multifaceted process that significantly benefits from advanced IT systems designed to enhance supervision, streamline record keeping, and optimize task management. This study explores the pivotal role of a dedicated mobile application integrated into the broader IT Aircraft Maintenance Support System, specifically tailored to support the maintenance operations of the M-346 BIELIK training aircraft. By focusing on the analysis of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs), the research highlights how the application contributes to maintenance reliability and operational efficiency, with sustainability considerations in mind. The ITS-based approach assesses maintenance scheduling, tracking, and resource optimization, thereby enhancing the reliability of aircraft operations while reducing unnecessary resource consumption. This alignment with sustainable practices not only improves reliability characteristics and exploitation rates but also positively impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation training. By accurately estimating the time requirements of specific maintenance tasks during periodic inspections, the application aids in identifying and addressing organizational bottlenecks, ultimately supporting both operational sustainability and improved task reliability across maintenance activities.
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OpenAlex topics: Quality and Safety in Healthcare · Manufacturing Process and Optimization · Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
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IT Logistics Support Division, Air Force Institute of Technology, Księcia Bolesława 6, 01-494 Warsaw, Poland
Faculty of Aviation, Polish Air Force University, Dywizjonu 303 35, 08-521 Dęblin, Poland
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