Turboprop engine maintenance can include scheduled inspections, oil and filter servicing, chip detector and filter examination, leak checks, borescope inspections, compressor cleaning, fuel and ignition system checks, control and indication checks, performance monitoring, rigging, trend analysis, defect rectification and replacement of time-controlled or life-limited parts.
The work performed depends on the engine model, installed configuration and maintenance event. Accurate records and operating data are important because changes in temperatures, torque, oil consumption, vibration or starting behaviour can identify deterioration before it develops into a more serious operational problem.
