StandardAero Business Aviation’s Houston MRO facility recently completed three simultaneous TFE731 engine core zone inspections (CZIs) for a Falcon 900 operator in less than 15 days through the company’s FastLane service program. The company performed the required airframe owner-controlled inspection program concurrently. As a result of the expedited engine maintenance services, the operator was able to minimize aircraft downtime costs, avoid the use of rental engines and return to service immediately.

StandardAero’s FastLane program expedites completion by using three shifts, 24 hours a day, and advanced tools. The FastLane system assesses critical hardware exchange or repair requirements and incorporates efficient parts procurement to ensure all components, including critical long-lead items needed for repair, are on hand.

“It is well known that the industry standard for accomplishing TFE731 CZIs is 30 days,” said Marc McGowan, president of StandardAero Business Aviation. “Through our FastLaneE accelerated MRO program, we completed these three CZIs in nine, 13 and 14 days, facilitating the operator’s needs to complete both engine and airframe services in record time, thus returning to service as quickly as possible.”