Marshall provides C-130 ILS training for RMAF
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The two-week course was delivered as part of an ongoing training arrangement between the RMAF, Marshall and AeroPeople, which originated in 2014. The RMAF operates a fleet of 14 C-130H aircraft, all of which share similar maintenance requirements and susceptibilities to fatigue damage.
Marshall’s ILS course enables fleet operators to put in place and monitor an efficient infrastructure that maximises operational effectiveness and minimises costs. ILS also emphasises the importance of ensuring that aircraft are inherently supportable on an ongoing basis.
Mark Hewer, Business Line Director - Aero Engineering Services, Marshall, said: “We were delighted to deliver this programme for the RMAF as our ongoing training relationship passes the 10 year mark,
“Legacy aircraft are a highly cost-effective option for establishing core capabilities and occasional specialist training can help operators make the most of those cost advantages, maximising lifespans while optimising fleet readiness and capability.
“We have worked on the C-130 since 1966 and our expertise positions us perfectly to support in-country maintenance for this uniquely reliable and versatile platform.”
Specific topics covered within the ILS course included:
- Life cycle costing (LCC)
- Level of repair analysis (LORA)
- Front end analysis (FEA)
- Obsolescence
- Failure reporting and corrective action system (FRACAS)
- Spares analysis
- Reliability analysis
- MSG-3 analysis
- Maintainability analysis
While in Cambridge, the RMAF delegation also visited Marshall's MRO and manufacturing support facilities and additionally received guidance from the Aero Engineering Services team regarding the management of fatigue on their aircraft.
Drawing on its exceptional knowledge of the C-130 platform, Marshall regularly develops training and capability programmes for customers, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for them to work proficiently on C-130B through H and J aircraft.
Most recently, Marshall formally gained approval to provide maintenance training for the fleet of C-130H aircraft operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
