Sikorsky, Goodrich Collaborate On Health And Usage Monitoring Systems

Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Goodrich Corporation Tuesday to collaboratively promote an advanced aircraft maintenance solution to the worldwide rotary aircraft market. HSI is a support and distribution company of Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

The Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) developed by Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems business is a series of networked diagnostic sensors that continuously and comprehensively monitors the mechanical performance of the entire aircraft. This powerful system provides real-time data that enhances predictive maintenance. Integrating the HUMS data with Sikorsky Aerospace Services' OEM installation expertise and support capabilities enables a breakthrough, proactive maintenance system that lowers operating costs and increases fleet availability.

"Our global OEM expertise, diverse specialties and experience position SAS as the premiere one-stop service provider in today's demanding market," said David Adler, President of Sikorsky Aerospace Services. "We are able to sell, support and maintain the Goodrich HUMS, and this full capacity exemplifies the unparalleled value we offer our customers worldwide."

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"We are the leading supplier of Vehicle Health Management Systems to the U.S. military," said Jan Mathiesen, Vice-President of Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. "Our systems have been validated on multiple aircraft including the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter, with documented reduction in maintenance time and costs. It's a natural progression to offer our HUMS systems for international Black Hawk helicopter fleets, and we are pleased to collaborate with Sikorsky Aerospace Services and HSI to enable international customers to benefit from the total aircraft care package they can provide."

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