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The future of HUMS in the ADF Aviation Sector

Squadron Leader Samantha Hearne

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Disclaimer

• The content of this presentation and any associated documents is not Technical Product.

• It is simply the professional opinion of the individual providing it, and not the opinion of DG-DASA or any other DASA staff member.

• All the information provided in this presentation is UNCLASSIFIED.

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DASA-ESI

• Roles– Authority

– Design Organisation

– Regulator

– Subject Matter Experts

FOR ALL ADF PROPULSION SYSTEMS

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ADF Aircraft and Engines

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Fighter Aircraft Low Bypass Turbofans

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F/A-18A/B HornetF404-GE-400

LIF HAWK 127ADOUR Mk 871

F/A-18F Super HornetF414-GE-400

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Transport/ Surveillance Aircraft High Bypass Turbofans

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C-17A Globemaster IIIF117-PW-100

KC-30A MRTTGE CF6

E-7A WedgetailCFM56

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Transport/ Surveillance Aircraft Turboprops

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AP-3C OrionT56-A-14

C-130J Super HerculesAE2100D3

C-27J SpartanAE2100D2

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Helicopter Turboshafts

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CH-47D/F ChinookT55-GA-714A

MRH90 TaipanRTM322

S-70B SeahawkT700-GE-401

ARH TigerMTR390

S-70A Black HawkT700-GE-401

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Bottom LineRAAF Super Hornets line up on the tarmac.

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Health and Usage Monitoring System

• Condition Monitoring

• Performance Monitoring

• Long-term Trending

• Diagnostics

• Prognostics

• Environmental Degradation Management

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HUMS Policy

• No CoE for ADF propulsions

• No international Standard

• Not regulated in service

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Case Study

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CF6

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Case Study - CF6

• Usage Monitoring (UM)

• Performance Monitoring (PM)

• Vibration Analysis (VA)

• Wear Debris Analysis (WDA)

• Remote Visual Inspections (RVI)

• Oil Consumption Monitoring (OCM)

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DecisionData Acquisition

Data Analysis

Maintenance Action

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Current State ADF HUMS

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Future ADF Aviation

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Looking Forward

• Prognostic algorithm development and implementation

• Data visualisation for decision makers

• Co-ordination of HUMS body of knowledge

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Questions?

• Sam Hearne

• SQNLDR

• OIC Engine Structural Integrity

• Directorate of Engineering

• Defence Aviation Safety Authority

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