Consultancy
Engine Management
Effective engine management is crucial for maximising performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance in the aviation services sector. Acumen Aviation provides a comprehensive approach to engine lifecycle management, covering everything from pre-purchase evaluations to lease management, maintenance events, and insurance claims. Our expertise in aviation maintenance and airport management ensures that clients receive the highest level of technical and strategic support throughout the engine’s operational lifespan.
Pre-purchase / Delivery
Purchasing an engine is a significant investment that requires thorough due diligence. Our pre-purchase and delivery evaluations ensure that all technical, financial, and compliance risks are identified before finalising a transaction.
- Desktop Review (Risk) – Assessing market conditions, historical performance, and potential risks.
- Life Cycle Analysis (Exposure) – Evaluating operational wear and forecasting long-term maintenance requirements.
- Records Review – Verifying maintenance logs and ensuring compliance with aviation maintenance standards.
- BSI Oversight – Providing on-site or virtual inspections to ensure engines meet manufacturer and airport management regulations.
Lease Management
Effective lease management ensures that engines remain in top condition while meeting contractual obligations in the aviation services sector.
- Shop Visit Management – Coordinating maintenance activities to optimise shop visits.
- MR Claim Support – Assisting clients with maintenance reserve (MR) claims to ensure fair compensation.
- Desktop Review – Evaluating operational history, upcoming maintenance, and financial implications.
- Life Cycle Analysis – Monitoring the engine’s remaining service life and estimating future overhaul costs.
- Workscope Review – Aligning maintenance scopes with operational and leasing requirements.
Redelivery & Sale Support
Acumen Aviation ensures smooth transitions during engine redelivery or sale, minimising risk and maximising asset value.
- Sale Support – Assisting in valuation, negotiations, and buyer coordination.
- Records Reviews – Verifying maintenance history and compliance for prospective buyers or lessors.
- Inventory Checks – Ensuring all components are accounted for and in proper working condition.
- BSI Oversight – Conducting detailed inspections to verify operational integrity.
- MPA Run Oversight – Managing Maximum Power Assurance (MPA) tests to confirm engine performance before transfer.
Maintenance Event Management
Proactive aviation maintenance is essential for extending engine life, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with leasing agreements.
- Workscope Review – Evaluating necessary repairs and comparing them with industry standards.
- Table Inspection (Onsite or Virtual) – Providing expert evaluations of disassembled engine components.
- Material Assessment – Identifying required replacements to maintain efficiency.
- Invoice Review – Ensuring maintenance charges align with contractual obligations.
- Life Cycle Analysis – Assessing remaining operational life and forecasting future shop visits.
- Reserve Claim Analysis – Reviewing claims to optimise financial planning and minimise unexpected costs.
Develop & Review Scope of Work
Acumen Aviation ensures that all maintenance work aligns with technical and contractual requirements.
- Compare Workscope with Requirements – Ensuring maintenance meets lease return conditions.
- Calculate the Level of Repair Required – Identifying necessary overhauls and part replacements.
- Identify Failures & Assess Rectification Needs – Diagnosing issues and recommending repair strategies.
- LLP Back to Birth Trace Review – Ensuring life-limited parts (LLP) have complete historical documentation.
- AD & SB Assessment – Evaluating compliance with Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB).
- Compare Against Future Redelivery Conditions – Ensuring the engine meets contractual return standards.
Claims Review & Negotiation
Engines are among the most valuable assets in aviation services, making accurate claims essential for financial sustainability.
- Carry Out Claim Review – Assessing maintenance-related claims for accuracy and compliance.
- Assess in Accordance with Lease – Ensuring financial claims align with contractual obligations.
- Provide Report of Recommendation – Delivering expert insights for claim negotiations.
Mediation & Arbitration Support
Acumen Aviation offers expert legal and technical support for resolving engine-related disputes.
- Resolving Aero Engine Disputes – Providing impartial and industry-backed dispute resolution.
- Operational Experience & Subject Matter Expertise – Combining technical and regulatory knowledge to deliver fair outcomes.
Strategic Lifecycle Analysis
A structured approach to engine lifecycle management enhances asset value and operational efficiency in airport management.
- Assess Engine Serviceability – Evaluating overall engine performance and wear.
- Review Life Limited Parts – Ensuring LLPs remain compliant and in optimal condition.
- AD & SB Status – Keeping track of regulatory compliance requirements.
- Compile Gap Assessment – Identifying potential maintenance concerns before they impact operations.
- Establish Workscope History – Documenting all past maintenance actions.
- Plot Cash Flow Forecast – Providing financial projections for future engine-related expenses.
- Calculate the Next Expected Shop Visit & Costings – Predicting upcoming maintenance costs and operational downtime.
Insurance Survey & Claim
Insurance plays a vital role in risk mitigation for aviation services and airport management. Acumen Aviation supports clients in managing claims efficiently.
- Insurance Event Review – Evaluating claims for engine removals declared as insurance events.
- Operator & Insurance Representative Coordination – Working with key stakeholders to streamline claim resolution.