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Application of Ai in Aircraft Maintenance - The Game Changer
Application of Ai in Aircraft Maintenance - The Game Changer
Application of Ai in Aircraft Maintenance - The Game Changer
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HAL 9000
(Heuristic-Algorithmic)
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EARLY RESEARCH ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
LATER DEVELOPMENT
AI IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
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In 1956, John McCarthy a.k.a “THE FATHER OF A.I” coined the term "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”.
The objective was to explore ways to make a machine that could reason like a human, was
capable of abstract thought, problem-solving and self-improvement.
In 1959 Minsky and McCarthy co-founded the Artificial Intelligence Project (now the MIT
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory)
Isaac Asimov was a prolific science fiction writer, best known for his works on robotics
and futuristic science. His famous "Robot" series profoundly influenced the way robotics
are perceived in popular culture and had a lasting impact on the field of robotics and
Artificial intelligence.
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"Three Laws of Robotics (AI)" which are designed to ensure the safety of humans in a world increasingly
dependent on robots (AI). These laws are:
1. A robot (AI) may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot (AI) must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with
the First Law.
3. A robot (AI) must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or
Second Law.
Integrated
AI
Artificial Artificial
Composite
AI General Augmented
AI
Intelligence
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Category Description Examples/Sub-categories
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Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms
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Large Language Model (LLM) & Natural Language Processing
In 2017, Vaswani and team unveiled a groundbreaking paper titled "Attention Is All You Need" at the NeurIPS conference,
introducing the original transformer architecture. This innovation, designed for machine translation, outperformed the
conventional models both in terms of accuracy and speed.
An LLM is a neural network that contains billions of parameters and uses deep learning algorithms to mimic human
understanding and teach itself
Generative AI means that it generates something new based on a pattern it’s observed from the data it was provided
GPT-3 +
BERT +
GPT-3 BERT XLNet T5 RoBERTa Parallel
Processing
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AI ECOSYSTEM – FULL INTEGRATION
•Digital and Mobile Maintenance Documentation
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AI in Predictive Maintenance (Reliability centered, maintenance (RCM)-based
applications)
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Automated Fault Diagnosis by using Machine Learning
Algorithm
End User 16
DEVELOPED BY :
ICF
AVIATAR REALIABILTY SUITE (T-REX)
AIRBUS SKYWISE CORE + PALANTIR
BOEING’S INSIGHT ACCELARATOR
QOCO SYSTEMS
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Aircraft Inspections by using AI enabled drones
of future inspections.
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Lightning Strike Damage Inspection (Credit: easyJet):
The topmost use of UAVs in hangars currently is direct visual inspection of lightning-strike damage. EasyJet is
currently experimenting with UAVs to inspect fuselages after known or suspected damage. Manual inspection after
a lightning strike takes 4-6 hr., whereas the use of a drone could inspect in 30 min.
Scheduled Maintenance:
UAVs could potentially be used for scheduled maintenance. Between heavy maintenance, the drone could scan fuselages
and plan repairs, or scan fuselages before lease checks to ensure parts are in proper condition. Blue Bear Systems developed
an entire system to aid in fuselage inspection for engineers. Its Riser UAV and onboard sensors could manage databases, so
engineers can quickly survey inspection results. Here's the text from the image you uploaded:
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FUTURE OF AI IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
CONCLUSION
AI's role in aircraft maintenance is a testament to the transformative impact of technology in industry. As AI continues to
evolve, its potential to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in aircraft maintenance will only grow. The industry stands
on the brink of a technological revolution that will redefine aircraft maintenance standards worldwide.
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References
1. Automated Failure Diagnosis in Aviation Maintenance Using eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
432_Document_Upload_1572_1_10_20180701.pdf (utwente.nl)
2. Aircraft IT Aircraft IT MRO – Winter 2019 (Teaching machines to better identify chronic defects & Artificial Intelligence
4. Aircraft IT: Digital twins, AI, mobile apps and drones (aircraftit.com)
5. Artificial Intelligence Applications and Advanced Analytics in Aviation Operation by Ricardo V.Pilon
9. Prompt Engineering ; The Future Of Language Generation Michael Ferguson Published by Michael Ferguson, 2023
10. Emirates and Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance with digitally focused solutions
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11. Top 4 Uses For Drones In Aircraft Maintenance | Aviation Week Network