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April, 13th, 2011
RFID in the Lufthansa Technik Group
UHF Technology for Logistics andMaintenance Processes
Carsten Sowa
RFID Program Manager for the Lufthansa Technik Group
Agenda
1. Company Profile2. RFID Approach3. UHF-Tag Development4. Coming up Applications
a. Consumablesb. LRU Cyclec. Component Changed. Cabin Equipment Check
1. Lufthansa Aviation GroupCompany Profile
Revenue in 2010The Group’s airlines rank among
the world’s leading carriers.20.912 Million €
Leading supplier of engineering servicesin the world's airline business.
4.018 Million €
One of the world’s leading IT serviceProviders for airline / aviation industry.
0.595 Million €
One of the world's leading cargo carrierin international air traffic.
2.795 Million €
World's largest provider of airline cateringand integrated in-flight solutions.
2.249 Million €
1. Business area of the MRO industryExample: Lufthansa Technik
AircraftMaintenance
Services
AircraftComponent
ServicesEngine
ServicesAircraft
Overhaul
VIP &Executive Jet
SolutionsLanding Gear
Services
Primary focus for RFID activities:MRO logistics & asset management for aircraft spare partsAircraft maintenance processes
Highly complex logistics systemsHigh requirements on security issuesHigh value of parts
2005 2006 2007 2008
AircraftMaintenance
Services
AircraftComponent
Services
2. RFID in the Lufthansa Technik GroupOur approach to use RFID Technology
2. RFID in the Lufthansa Technik GroupRFID directly on parts promises high potential
• Supporting on-board processesAircraft Configuration Management
• Supporting maintenance processesparts identification while installed and w/o line ofsight
• Supporting logistics processesproactive notification about upcoming parts
• Standardization of parts processessimplification of quality & certificatechecksliquidation of cross media transactions
Standard Interoperability• FAA AC No. 20-162• EASA Policy on passive RFID Devices• SAE AS5678• ATA Spec 2000 Chap. 9-5• ISO 18000-6c / EPC Class1 Gen2
Technical Characteristics• Operability on metal• 512 Bit user memory• No battery = passive• Frequency band UHF (860-960 MHz)
Airworthiness and MRO-Capability• Thermal resistance• Mechanical resistance• Chemical resistance• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Dimensions• 11 x 41 x 5,2 mm• beveled sides to reduce the risk ofshearing tag off the component
ComponentSpecification
Requirements forthe testing of LHTPermanent Tag,
Version 1
ComplianceMatrix
QualificationTest Plan
(QTP)
QualificationTest Report
(QTR)
DOA 21/JForm 1
3. Permanent Parts MarkingTag Development and Qualification
3. Permanent Parts MarkingTest Results on different Surfaces
3. Airworthiness TestBoeing 737-300
ENGINEDRIVENPUMP
ENGINE PUMPHYDRAULIC VALVE
PRESSUREREDUCER
RECIRCULATIONFAN
AFT OUTFLOWVALVE
FLIGHTCONTROL
COMPUTER
OXYGEN BOTTLECREW
OXYGEN BOTTLE
COFFEE MAKER GALLEYOVEN
IGNITIONEXCITER
MULTIPORTDATA PRINTER
RUDDERPRESSUREREDUCER
MAINBATTERY
3. Permanent Parts MarkingAlternative Mounting Methods
Marking ofaccomanying Docswith Smart Label
Today
Permanent PartsMarking
Future
Permanent RFID-Tagfor Aviation
Developmentaccomplished
Mounting withadhesive foil +and/or Edge
Sealer
Alternate Fixing andSafety Methods
Developmenttoday
3. Permanent Parts MarkingFurther Development of Aviation Tag
4. Coming Up…Consumables Trial
Business Case: Check of “Shelf Life Expiration Date” (SLED) ofConsumables is very time-consuming and disagreeable.
4. Coming Up…Future of the LRU Cycle
Business Case: Mobile online registration of component change data with RFID
u/s
s/a
removalreasonRemovalCode
1
2
Workorder
3
6
5
4
Back-End ITCheck of correctnessCCI-ID
Start following processesBookingspurchase order, shipping ordertimestamps
7
4. Coming Up…Mobile Component Change Documentation
4. Coming Up…Cabin Equipment Check
Business Case: Quick and accurate check for presence and expiration dateof e.g. Emergency Equipment in terms of labour and processes.
Life Vests First-Aid- / Doctor‘s Kit Oxygen Generatorca. 63.000 ea. ca. 250 Doctor‘s Kits ca. 25.000 ea.
ca. 700 First-Aid-Kits
4. Coming UpCabin Equipment Check
Takeaways• Newly developed UHF-Tag for Aviation
with airworthiness Certificate is ready tosell
• Permanent Parts Marking carries thehighest potentials in MRO parts cycle
• Innovative Use Cases are ready for roll-out
Any questions?
Carsten SowaLufthansa Technik Logistik GmbHWeg beim Jaeger 19322335 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49-40/5070-60261Email: [email protected]