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Writer's pictureKyle Schrandt

Digital Innovations in Aircraft Maintenance Technology: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

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One of the latest technological advancements within the field of Aviation and Maintenance is in the management of aircraft maintenance records and record-keeping. A company like Vision Aircraft Records (VAR), is setting the stage for an impactful era in transforming the historic methodology of paper and pen record-keeping that has become obsolete within the digital age.


In efforts to meet regulatory compliance, VAR is the first FAA-compliant system accepted for paperless logbook operations. This is a testament to digital innovations. Due to its utilization of modern techniques for record scanning, organization, and identification, it is the solution that significantly enhances efficiency and safety for any aircraft owner, operator, and maintenance professional.


The brain behind VAR is Secured-Managed-Aircraft-Records-Technology (S.M.A.R.T), which is housed in a system that consists of cloud-based servers, for optimization and high storage potential, capable of holding an unlimited number of pages that are scanned-in paper records. Here, the logbook can be identified and organized based on how the aircraft maintenance records are kept by the one responsible for servicing the aircraft (Director of Maintenance/Records Analyst) covering each specific category of maintenance for the Airframe, Engine(s), APU’s, etc.


This advancement targets keyword search recognition that is capable of recognizing handwriting and digitized text, even on worn documents. With the use of Block-chain technology, the system is structured for strong user authentication and security protection of sensitive information on an aircraft’s operation. At this level of security, it is crucial for the records themselves but also when updated scans are then added to the portal, in addition to other important documents that can be secured at their discretion (ex: the title, insurance, and part spec sheets).


Importantly enough, the portal provides access to the logbooks from anywhere at any time. Those who utilize their aircraft frequently and have it serviced in many locations, it may become critical for maintenance teams to identify an event in real-time. And instead of being in a hangar or an office looking through bins, filing cabinets, and gun safes, this solution provides the ability for one to view the aircraft’s maintenance history in seconds. Saving time up-front initially, compared to spending hours on searching through poorly organized documentation to find a single overhaul or inspection event.


Overall, the real value in this technology successfully eliminates the maintenance costs and research time, by mitigating the risk of paper temperament for a high-valued aviation asset. It is a pivotal return on investment (R.O.I.) and should be taken more seriously in today’s practices.



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