Vibration Health Monitoring or Alternative Techniques for Helicopters

EASA_REP_RESEA_2012_6

The project investigates new methods and associated technologies for the in-situ detection of main rotor faults in comparison to existing health monitoring techniques for large helicopters and considering the use of Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) data. A particular focus is on the main gearbox and epicyclic planet gear bearings.