This thesis focuses on the topic of preventive maintenance for electric aircraft and aims to examine its significance and implementation within the aviation industry. Electric aircraft have become increasingly popular as a sustainable alternative to conventional aircraft, making it crucial to develop effective maintenance strategies to ensure their reliability and performance. To achieve this objective, a comprehensive literature review of existing research and practices in the field of preventive maintenance for electric aircraft is conducted. The study identifies the key components and systems in an electric aircraft that require regular monitoring and maintenance, such as electric motors, batteries, power converters, and control systems. By analyzing the benefits of preventive maintenance, such as reduced downtime, increased component lifespan, and decreased maintenance costs, various methods, and techniques for implementing preventive maintenance for electric aircraft are presented. This includes the use of condition monitoring systems, sensors, and data-driven analysis to monitor and predict the health of components and anticipate any faults or deviations in advance. To explore the challenges of preventive maintenance for electric aircraft, aspects such as data management, cooling, and electromagnetic compatibility are also discussed. Furthermore, the need for training and skill development for maintenance personnel to effectively carry out preventive maintenance activities for electric aircraft is explored. By compiling and analyzing the available information, this thesis provides a comprehensive overview of preventive maintenance for electric aircraft and its significance in ensuring reliability, performance, and sustainability within the aviation industry. The findings can be valuable to airlines, maintenance organizations, and researchers interested in implementing effective maintenance strategies for electric aircraft and contributing to the continued development of sustainable aviation. The literature review showed that the use of preventive maintenance strategy for electric aircraft is well-founded and supported by research and experiences from various industries. The implementation of IoT and fault diagnostic techniques can enhance the maintenance process and increase the reliability of electric aircraft by identifying and addressing potential faults at an early stage. These findings provide valuable insights and guidelines for the aviation industry in developing and optimizing their maintenance strategies for electric aircraft.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mdh-64804 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Alfredsson, Ammar |
| Publisher | Mälardalens universitet, Akademin för innovation, design och teknik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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