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Airline Irregular Operation

One of the significant problems facing modern airline companies involves the uncertainty

of smooth daily operations. Airline interruption can occur any time with every failure having its

unique characteristics and needing solutions on the fly. To accomplish the best results, airlines

must be ready and prepare adequately for all the potential scenarios. Taking a structured method

and concentrating on every stage of the irregular operations will increase the aviation industry's

readiness level.

Despite aviation being a significantly regulated industry, mechanical failures and human

errors still lead to crashes. Mechanical breakdowns can occur in the aircraft auxiliary power unit,

which serves as an additional energy source used to start one of the primary engines on an

airliner. The power unit is prone to cracks attributed by the high series fatigue process stimulated

by in-service typical loads, involving air turbulent flows and vibrations (Bagnoli, 2011). If the

auxiliary power unit fails before the engine starts, the engines cannot work without the external

‘start cart,’ which provides a bleed air source.

Failure in the auxiliary power unit can be solved by performing regular test facilities and

testing at different conditions, including an entire performance condition. The processes are

essential in protecting the reliability and functionality of the power unit (Bruce). The testing

facility ensures that the auxiliary power units operational features are performing as needed. On
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the other hand, this strategy can be costly and still requires people with adequate knowledge of

how the entire system operates.

Generally, the aviation industry is prone to diverse irregular operations. Mechanical

breakdowns, including failure in the auxiliary power unit, are among the common causes of

passenger discomfort and in-flight incidents. It remains upon the airlines to remain steadfast in

curbing these issues by scheduling regular maintenance and more testing to detect potential

breakdowns.
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Works Cited

Bagnoli, F., Bernabei, M., & Ciliberto, A. (2011). Failure analysis of an aircraft auxiliary power

unit air intake door. Engineering Failure Analysis, 18(1), 284-294.

Bruce, Mike. "Auxiliary Power Units | Everything You Need To Know - Aerotest". Aerotest,

www.aerotest.com/news/auxiliary-power-units-everything-you-need-to-know/. Accessed

4 August 2020.