Operator-designed maintenance concept.
Customer advice and a logistic support analysis based on most advanced standards showed that a new maintenance approach for the EC175 would provide significant economic returns.

The benefits were achieved, first through a reduction of maintenance workload and costs, by reducing the number of maintenance tasks and their frequency. And secondly, by improving reliability of the different systems.

Advanced computer-aided design and virtual digital mock-up allowed us to analyze, from the beginning, the consequences of each potential mechanical or structural failure. Thus, the support system was designed along with the helicopter.

Result? Increased availability, reliability and safety. With an inevitable decrease in maintenance costs.

Application of MSG-3 methodology to the elaboration of the Master Servicing Manual led to suppression of the usual "after-last-flight" visit, reduced frequency of the Technical Inspection, and complete suppression of the Major Inspection.

The Pratt & Whitney PT6C engines are renowned for excellent Time Between Overhaul (5,000 hours). The Spheriflex design rotor head requires only "On-Condition" maintenance. And the gearbox is entirely modular for simple parts exchanges.

The rugged but simple airframe has a metallic structure made essentially of extremely light but rigid aluminum alloy. Maritime corrosion treated, it is easy to maintain and easy to repair.

Eurocopter offers a comprehensive array of repair and overhaul services to ensure maximum availability with fully controlled costs. Services range from basic OEM repair to comprehensive Part-By-the-Hour and Oil&Gas Availability Program (OGAP).