The new offerings for P&WC P&WCSMART include the Flat Rate Overhaul Program, Propeller Strike Repair Program, and Flat Rate Engine Exchange, designed to provide fixed costs.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, has introduced three new P&WCSMART offerings specifically tailored for PT6A-34AG operators. The new offerings include the Flat Rate Overhaul Program, Propeller Strike Repair Program, and Flat Rate Engine Exchange, designed to provide fixed costs for major engine maintenance services and eliminate price uncertainty while offering top-tier OEM-level engine maintenance and parts.
The P&WCSMART lineup has been well-received by customers, and these new additions aim to provide the best value in the industry. The offerings are designed to support global aerial application customers with mature engines, helping them optimize their maintenance costs and keep their engines economically viable for a longer period.
“Our P&WCSMART lineup continues to attract new and repeat customers by offering them the best value in the industry,” said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “Tailored to the needs of operators with mature engines, P&WCSMART solutions for PT6A-34AG are tailored to help our global aerial application customers optimize their maintenance with well-priced, no-surprise solutions aligned with their business model. For aircraft reaching the end of their lifecycle, maintenance costs become higher and harder to predict – but with our P&WCSMART solutions, operators can keep their mature engines economically viable for longer,” she further added.
The PT6A-34AG Flat Overhaul Program offers customers a guaranteed overhaul price and a capped price for optional compressor turbine blade and limited life parts replacement. There are no additional charges for engines that exceed the OEM-recommended time between overhauls or engines removed due to propeller strike events.
Under the PT6A-34AG Propeller Strike Repair Program, customers whose engines are affected by such an event will receive up to US$395,000 in parts and service for a fixed price of US$175,000 (2023 pricing). This includes labor, new genuine P&WC parts, exchanges, and subcontracted parts, providing a cost-effective solution for customers facing propeller strike incidents.
The PT6A-34AG Flat Rate Engine Exchange program is another cost-effective alternative, offering customers a freshly overhauled engine of the same model in exchange for their existing one. This eliminates the need to rent an engine while theirs is being overhauled, reducing downtime and increasing aircraft availability.
With the latest additions, the P&WCSMART program now features over 25 unique offerings spread across three portfolios, catering to PT6A, turboshaft, and PW100 engines. The program provides eligible operators with peace of mind, offering capped costs for major maintenance events like overhauls, hot section inspections, engine exchanges, and upgrade programs.
P&WC’s P&WCSMART program has gained popularity among customers due to its upfront cost guarantees, cost savings, and asset value maintenance. The new offerings were developed based on feedback from agricultural aviation customers, aiming to meet their evolving business needs and support their bottom line.
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The Pratt & Whitney team will showcase a cutaway of a PT6A engine at the Congresso AVAG event from 18 to 20 July 2023, booth #67, providing attendees with a closer look at the technology and innovation behind the PT6A-34AG engine. With these new P&WCSMART offerings, Pratt & Whitney Canada continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing industry-leading engine maintenance solutions and supporting its customers’ operational needs.
