The SGP will cover environmental damage to engine components caused by erosion, corrosion and sulfidation for the Daher TBM 960 aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, recently revealed its Service Guarantee Program (SGP) for the company’s PT6E-66XT engine. SGP is a unique maintenance and service solution for Pratt& Whitney’s PT6E-66XT engine which was selected by the French aircraft manufacturer, Daher in April 2022 to power the company’s new TBM 960 aircraft. The SGP creates a simplified ownership model with personalized counsel and service provided by a specialized Pratt & Whitney Canada support team.
In a first for this type of program, the SGP will cover environmental damage to engine components caused by erosion, corrosion and sulfidation. The SGP is said to elevate the traditional PT6A “peace-of-mind ownership” to an entirely new level by covering all “gap” items discovered. It features a digital connection between this team and the aircraft driving a suite of exclusive proactive services which enable predictive maintenance. The maintenance and service solution was created and tailored to meet the needs of TBM 960 owners.
Nicholas Kanellias, vice president, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada said, “Just as the new PT6 E-Series engine family ushered in a new era in general aviation, so too does our Service Guarantee Program for the PT6E-66XT engine set a new standard in engine care and peace-of-mind ownership for TBM 960 owners,”. “The SGP goes far beyond coverage of routine maintenance to include unscheduled events; it leverages data related to the engine’s operating performance and health to provide proactive, personalized support and enhanced service experience. The SGP is an effective tool that fosters aircraft availability and reliability, and facilitates rapid return to service if an issue does arise.”
The PT6E-66XT engine’s improved design features and digital capabilities increase the availability of the aircraft. Scheduled maintenance intervals have been increased, including time between overhauls from 3,500 to 5,000 hours.
How does Digital Enabled Connectivity Support Proactive Maintenance and Optimal Performance?
- The intelligence behind the control system uses the data to deliver precise, constant engine performance at every altitude and every temperature on each flight. Other benefits include increased engine take-off and climb power (+45 SHP mechanical horsepower) and increased thermodynamic power (up to 4% at International Standard Atmosphere conditions).
- The PT6E-66XT is also digitally connected through its Data Collection and Transmission Unit, making full-flight engine data accessible on multiple platforms, including mobile devices. This puts all relevant knowledge at operators’ fingertips, allowing for predictive analysis of the engine and system operation and enables proactive maintenance planning.
- Once the aircraft lands, engine flight data can be wirelessly downloaded, providing operators and maintainers with insights into engine performance and health. Based on this data, the Proactive Services team works with customers’ maintainers to optimize maintenance planning, thereby ensuring the TBM 960 is ready to fly when needed.
Nicholas Kanellias, vice president, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada further added, “Our dedicated Proactive Services team for the PT6E-66XT engine will work around the clock to review the engine’s overall health, turning potential aircraft on ground situations into scheduled events. The end goal for Pratt & Whitney Canada is to reach the high level of aircraft availability that the TBM 960 owner expects. With the SGP coverage, engine data and proactive services combined, we create a unique tool to achieve just that. Additionally, we manage technical support and parts logistics with the maintainer allowing the aircraft owner/operator the freedom to focus on the flying experience.”
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Service Guarantee Program also covers engine parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear found during a Non-Basic Unscheduled Engine Removal. Typically, events such as foreign object damage, lightning/propeller strike, or a hard landing, are covered by insurance companies, however incidental/indirect damage discovered during the inspection is the responsibility of the owner.
