Airplane Auxiliary Power Unit SpotBot Cellular Case Study
Summary:
When an airline noticed repeated in-flight damage to its Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), it faced a critical mystery: where and when was the impact happening? The APUs were designed to withstand 9G impacts, yet damage kept occurring. Using SpotBot™ Cellular, the airline discovered that landings caused 13G shocks under the aircraft—well beyond the design threshold. With exact impact time, location, and severity identified, they revised their product specs and mounting solution.
This case study discusses:
How SpotBot Cellular pinpointed the exact time and location of in-flight damage
The discovery of 13G impacts exceeding the APU's 9G tolerance
How airlines can use impact data to refine equipment design
Real-time monitoring through the SpotSee Cloud
Who Should Read This:
Airline engineers
Aircraft maintenance teams
Aerospace logistics and supply chain managers
Aviation quality assurance professionals
Aerospace manufacturers