Press Release

Issued by Spectro | Jet-Care.

October 10, 2011

Jet-Care, leader in the provision of engine condition monitoring services to the aviation industry, today launched a new iPad® application called iECHO GPATM which enables operators of aircraft gas turbine engines to gather and send engine data to Jet-Care for processing and evaluation. With the increased use of the iPad as an electronic flight bag (EFB) and the iECHO GPA app, pilots are able to send engine data to Jet-Care quickly and efficiently. During flight the data is entered via the iPad, in airplane mode, and saved until a network connection is available. Once a connection is made the data is submitted directly to the Jet-Care team for analysis. The Jet-Care engine condition trend monitoring service by Gas Path Analysis (GPA) is the tried and tested system for performance monitoring and targets the detection of engine core deterioration and associated faults by continuously monitoring and trending the engine data. Engine parameter data, such as shaft speeds, turbine temperature and fuel flow are collected during flight along with aircraft speed, air temperature and altitude. This data is recorded via the iECHO GPA app and automatically transmitted to the experienced team of engineers at Jet-Care who compare the trends against a model for that particular engine/airframe combination. Each engine plot is then assessed for deviations from the expected trend model of that engine type. Significant changes to the trends are identified and a prompt alert sent to the operator with normal trends reported monthly in a simple to read document. The results enable operators to identify problems before they become apparent and in turn save money through avoiding major overhauls and unplanned maintenance. The iECHO GPA application is currently undergoing trials but is available to download free from the App StoreSM.