Aircraft maintenance is a complex, multifaceted process that greatly benefits from IT systems designed to improve supervision, record keeping, and task management. This study focuses on the role of a dedicated mobile application, integrated into the broader IT Aircraft Maintenance Support System, which supports maintenance operations for the M-346 BIELIK training aircraft. Aircraft maintenance is a highly intricate and multifaceted process that significantly benefits from advanced IT systems designed to enhance supervision, streamline record keeping, and optimize task management. This study explores the pivotal role of a dedicated mobile application integrated into the broader IT Aircraft Maintenance Support System, specifically tailored to support the maintenance operations of the M-346 BIELIK training aircraft. By focusing on the analysis of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs), the research highlights how the application contributes to maintenance reliability and operational efficiency, with sustainability considerations in mind. The ITS-based approach assesses maintenance scheduling, tracking, and resource optimization, thereby enhancing the reliability of aircraft operations while reducing unnecessary resource consumption. This alignment with sustainable practices not only improves reliability characteristics and exploitation rates but also positively impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation training. By accurately estimating the time requirements of specific maintenance tasks during periodic inspections, the application aids in identifying and addressing organizational bottlenecks, ultimately supporting both operational sustainability and improved task reliability across maintenance activities.
Recently, the requirements regarding the improvement of reliability parameters, extending the durability period, and shortening the period of downtime are very significant and are still growing. Incorrectly used machines/devices can, as a result, lead to notable losses for the enterprise. M-346 aircraft used in the Polish Air Force, which is relatively young construction, is being operated based on an unclear and underdeveloped maintenance program. This program has been designed exclusively for PLAF, and it is adapted to a specific maintenance structure, different from other aircraft users. Due to this fact, the program is hard to plan and conduct maintenance activities effectively. Such actions result in increasing organizational delays, which in turn leads to more extended preventative maintenance. This paper aims to propose a universal solution based on mathematical models and mobile applications, how to examine, evaluate, and optimize the maintenance program of military aircraft.
Usage of mobile technology will help the flying personnel to coordinate and implement assigned tasks. Due to usage of smartphone, equipped with appropriate application, user will have the ability to track all task and recommendations with are automatically generated by the system. This type of solution will eliminate prophylaxis and training failings and positively affect the ability to flight of aviation personnel. Furthermore presented tool is also a mobile source of knowledge, data base containing: bulletins, information about aviation events, etc. The paper is a characteristic of the mobile application designated to supervise preventive and training duties of flying personnel, it presents operation algorithm, mathematical model and describes the purpose of the application.
The article discusses a software solution that addresses the integration of portable devices into the maintenance system of the Polish Air Force. In order to meet the requirements of this solution, it is essential to have a mobile device that can collaborate with military systems on a civilian network and process classified information. The current regulations and existing solutions suggest the need to establish a procedure for wireless data synchronization through the global Internet. The scope of this solution includes developing a method for exchanging data and ensuring data security. To enhance the project, we have also implemented a streamlined user authentication process. To achieve this, we tested the biometric sensors of the mobile device, which allowed for quick and convenient user verification without compromising the security of the processed information. In the paper, we have presented the design process of this solution, along with the final results. Furthermore, we have provided an example of its implementation as a mobile application designed for the pilot's portable device, which seamlessly integrates with the TURAWA flight safety analysis and assessment system.
Maintenance of aircraft is a complex process and therefore, in order to optimize the process, integrated information systems are increasingly used. Rapid development and wide availability of mobile devices equipped with powerful processors and with a wide range of modern communication connections suggests their high usability for enterprise IT systems. In the Department of Avionics and Air Armament of the Military University of Technology (WAT) an ERP-class (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, intended to support aircraft maintenance [4] has been designed and developed. The main concept of the system is to store the aircraft related and maintenance information in a central repository, i.e. in databases hosted on a central database server. This solution ensures concurrent availability of the data to a large group of authorized users. The key components of the system include the database server and client applications, which ensure access to centralized information resources, according to assigned user rights. The project involves development of client applications using three technologies: web, desktop and mobile one. Developed client applications have successfully passed integration tests perfomed using sample maintenance data. Currently works on user authorization security and wireless data security are under way.