Aircraft vibration is not something to be written off. If parts aren’t balanced correctly, you can risk cracking, failed avionics, and loss of engine performance. This can also contribute to metal fatigue which, if left unrepaired, can lead to potentially catastrophic engine failure. This is why monitoring aircraft vibrations is one of the most important…
You must have faith in your equipment, and the right portable balance equipment will help you to have the confidence you need to make the right repairs. There are a few things that you must have in your arsenal of equipment to ensure you are delivering the best service. In 2017 there were over 131,000…
The 131,500 aircraft mechanics and service technicians that were working in the U.S. in 2017 have a lot of different tools and machines they need to do their jobs properly. One of the most important tools in the aircraft service industry is a balancing machine. This article is going to delve into what a portable…
Simplify TFE731 Performance Runs With the New EMS Direct Connect System ACES Systems is proud to announce a new EMS (Engine Management Software) Direct Connect feature for the Viper II that does not require the use of the Model 1752B JEDA for 5-point performance runs on Honeywell TFE731 engines. Using the Viper II, the EMS…
Conducting Vibration Spectrum Surveys is easy Now I don’t make a lot of pies, but my grandma would say conducting a Vibration Spectrum Survey is just that simple. Let’s see what she means by that. To get this job started using the Viper II analyzer, it all begins with the power button. Yep. Turn that box on and feel the power. Now use the…
Revolutionary Trim Balance Process Saves Time, Yields Better Results ABSTRACT: The technique of Transient Balance saves money by reducing the overall duration of the fan balance process. Just recently available to the flight line incorporated in a battery-operated analyzer, the method reduces technician time, engine run time, and customer returns and complaints for recurring noise…
This month we look into the different types of cables and connectors used in vibration analysis. When conducting vibration analysis in aviation maintenance using any of the ACES Systems analyzers such as the Cobra II and the Viper II, the weakest link in the chain is in the cables and connectors.  Find out why and what…
Learn more about our latest feature, Transient Balance Continuing with our Viper II Two-Minute Tip series, we’re sharing a video that explains how to conduct a transient balance job using the Viper II analyzer. Â Instead of trying to hit speed targets and wait for the analyzer to collect data, the Viper II’s transient balance feature…
We take a closer look at how vibration and rotation is measured As we learned in the previous Fundamentals Series post, titled “What is Vibration?”, vibration occurs when spinning objects become unbalanced and a lopsided weight causes a wobble in that rotation. This video is designed to explore the speed-sensing and vibration-sensing devices that record…
Going back to the basics to answer one of the main questions:  What is Aviation Vibration? Wherever there are spinning parts, there’s going to be vibration. And in aviation, there are lots of spinning parts: propellers, gearboxes, rotors, and crankshafts. But what is vibration? How do we measure it? When is it bad? What happens…