The benefits of M-Torque - Airports International

The benefits of M-TorqueThrough adopting the M-Torque solution an operator willbe able to:Identify each individual AGL fitting via a unique RFID tagnumber, make, model and GPS location;Establish an auditable process which demonstrates thatindividual AGL assemblies have been inspected andmaintained in accordance with an approved process;Check the tightness of AGL fasteners using a calibratedtorque wrench automatically set to the appropriatetorque;Replace paper recording methods with an accuratedigital solution;Provide the maintenance team with a means todemonstrate safe operation;Reduce aircraft incidents.Within the airport industry maintenance operativestypically use their own locally developed processes. Thiswork is performed manually and recorded using paperbased systems. It is often performed at night when it isdifficult to identify individual fitting make / model andtherefore torque requirements. Operatives usemechanical wrenches to tighten / check fittings and thereis no conclusive audit trail to evidence that individualfittings have been checked for correct torque atappropriate intervals.By adopting M-Torque an airport operator will be able toautomate its AGL inspection and maintenance process.M-Torque is configured with the approved maintenanceregime and can generate, manage and monitor aschedule for operatives to perform set tasks. On eachoccasion the system records details of the workperformed, when it was done, who did it, the tools used(including calibration detail where appropriate) and theactual results of the work performed. This information isthen held on a database providing a comprehensive audittrail to evidence the correct process has been followed.Adopting this solution provides the airport operator withthe assurance that all their AGL fittings are beinginspected and maintained in compliance with airportregulations per ICAO annex 14 of the Convention oninternational airports.M-TorqueTailor MadeSystems LtdFor further advice andinformation contact:Tailor Made Systems Ltd3 Benford CourtLower CapeWarwick CV34 5DAEnglandtel +44 (0) 1926 479 072fax +44 (0) 1926 496 376sales@tmsphotometrics.comwww.tmsphotometrics.com

M-TorqueTailor MadeSystems LtdThe M-Torque SolutionThe M-Torque maintenance and preventativemaintenance system comprises five parts:M-Torque SoftwareWindows based configuration tool used bysystem administrators and control programused by operations personnel to schedulepreventative maintenance and record completedmaintenance tasks. Internet based reportingpackage allowing a complete maintenancehistory of all AGLs to be displayed or printed.High Performance, Open database storing acomplete maintenance history. Based on MSSQL Server.RFID TagsOur tags have been tested for resilience underextreme conditions including water immersionto IP68 and are resistant to salt water, alcohol,oil, 10% HCL and ammoniac.Passive RFID TagNumber identifies AGLmake and typeTag Nfrom RRFID Reader(Radio Frequency Identification)Scans and identifies the tag and communicatesits unique number to the PDA. The reader is80cm long with a read distance of 10cm. It isbluetooth enabled and of rugged design (IP65).PDAUltra rugged (IP65) and lightweight PDA withintegrated Bluetooth, windows mobile softwareand GPS functionality.Electronic Torque WrenchThis device communicates with the PDA viabluetooth. Rugged design (IP65). Real timevisual representation of torque with combinedaudio / traffic light signal to support ease of use.

How M-Torque worksM-Torque utilises a combination of GPS andRFID technologies to positively identify eachAGL, its make and model.umber transmittedFID Reader to PDAPre-determinedtorque levels aretransmitted totorque wrenchThe system is configured to generatemaintenance shifts in accordance with anapproved process that prompt the maintenanceoperative to check the torque settings of AGLfasteners using an electronic torque wrenchaccording to a predetermined inspection andmaintenance schedule.Torque resultstransmitted fromwrench to PDAPDA records, storesand transmits resultsto ManagementInformation SystemBy reading the RFID tag, the wrench isautomatically set via Bluetooth, to the requiredtorque level. The solution then records the actualtorque applied to each fastener for audit.ManagementInformationSystemThe solution also provides the capability torecord data about other component failures andinterventions made during maintenance andinspection activities. It will also raise an alarm foreach individual fastener that is either missedaltogether or torqued incorrectly.Utilising M-Torque will increase the efficiency ofmaintenance and inspection activities andprovide a comprehensive audit trail to confirmthe correct process has been followed. Withincreasing concerns over litigation M-Torque notonly provides the operator with the assurancethat their inspection and maintenance process isbeing followed, but the audit trail to prove it.GIS system stores GPSco-ordinates of AGLM-Torque is a versatile inspection andmaintenance tool that will radically improve theprocess to which it is applied and through thesavings and efficiencies achieved, provide arapid return on investment.