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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
An analysis
of the effectiveness of engine gas path cleaning (EGPC) was conducted on a
General Electric engine used by the aircraft. The main objectives of the study
were to evaluate the impact of EGPC on engine performance, specifically on the
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) and EGT Margin parameters, and to determine the
most efficient maintenance interval to maintain optimal performance. Data were
collected from four engines spanning a one-year period before and after the
maintenance. The methods used included direct observation, interviews with technical
personnel, and analysis of operational data obtained from the My GE Aerospace
Fleet Monitor portal. The results showed an increase in EGT Margin of 7.4 to
11.2°C and a decrease in actual EGT between 5.5 and 35.4°C in the first 50
flights after EGPC was performed. However, the benefits of this treatment only
lasted for a range of 299 to 483 flight cycles, with an average effective
period of approximately 372 cycles, before performance returned to its original
condition. Based on these results, it is recommended to change the EGPC
interval from 500 to 350 flight cycles to maintain engine efficiency and
prevent excessive EGT increases. Further research is recommended to evaluate
the long-term impact of increasing the EGPC frequency on corrosion risk, fuel consumption,
and overall engine maintenance costs.
Country : Indonesia
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2025 pp. 47-53