Maintenance forecast

Maintenance Forecast

1. Calendar Forecast

This forecast is based on time-based maintenance intervals. It helps plan upcoming tasks by calendar dates, regardless of actual usage.

Typical use cases:

Scheduled checks (e.g., weekly, monthly, yearly).

Calendar-based inspections required by regulations.

Expiration tracking for documents or certificates.

Planning based on lease return dates or seasonal usage.

Key features may include:

Timeline views (Gantt charts).

Alerts for upcoming due dates.

Filtering by aircraft, parts, or task type.

Integration with work orders or task generation.

 

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2. Hours Forecast

This forecast is based on operational hours or usage time (e.g., flight hours, engine cycles).

Used for:

Predictive maintenance tied to flight hours.

Forecasting overhauls, inspections, or part replacements after X hours.

Maintenance tasks triggered by cycle counts (landings, takeoffs).

Calculating Estimated Time Remaining (ETR) before tasks are due.

This is essential for this things:

Ensuring compliance with hour/cycle-based maintenance programs.

Avoiding delays or AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations.

Accurate planning of hangar slots and labor allocation.