The economics of using USM parts in engine maintenance, Issue 120 Oct/Nov 2018
Issue 120 Oct/Nov 2018
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A decline in engine values on the aftermarket makes it economic for airlines to acquire time-continued parts and used serviceable material (USM) at a rate that generates savings of up to several hundred thousand dollars for each engine shop maintenance visit. The economics of using USM in older generation engines are studied